without caring about, not minding

Beginner

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Explanation

Indicates disregard for something.

[Noun] + もかまわず

人目もかまわず、泣いてしまった。

Hitome mo kamawazu, naite shimatta.

I cried without caring about other people watching.

周りの迷惑もかまわず、大声で話す。

Mawari no meiwaku mo kamawazu, oogoe de hanasu.

They speak loudly not caring about bothering others.

Often negative nuance.

～にかかわらず

regardless of, irrespective of

～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)

Often describes inconsiderate behavior.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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