regardless of, irrespective of

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Explanation

Formal expression meaning "regardless of how something is".

[Noun] + のいかんによらず / いかんにかかわらず

理由のいかんによらず、遅刻は許されない。

Riyuu no ikan ni yorazu, chikoku wa yurusarenai.

Regardless of the reason, being late is not permitted.

結果のいかんにかかわらず、挑戦することが大切だ。

Kekka no ikan ni kakawarazu, chousen suru koto ga taisetsu da.

Irrespective of the result, it's important to challenge.

Very formal, used in official contexts.

～であれ

whether, be it, even if

～いかんだ / ～いかんで

depends on, according to how

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

Memorize as a set phrase.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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