regardless of, irrespective of

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

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Explanation

Indicates something applies regardless of conditions.

[Noun/Verb plain form] + にかかわらず

天気にかかわらず、試合は行われる。

Tenki ni kakawarazu, shiai wa okonawareru.

The game will be held regardless of the weather.

成功するかどうかにかかわらず、挑戦したい。

Seikou suru ka dou ka ni kakawarazu, chousen shitai.

Regardless of whether I succeed, I want to try.

Very common N2 grammar.

～を問わず

regardless of, irrespective of

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Common in rules and announcements.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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