にかかわらず・に関/拘/係わらず (nikakawarazu ni warazu)

Meaning & usage

にかかわらず means something happens without being affected by a condition, often paired with contrasting options like 晴雨 or affirmative and negative verb pairs such as 好むと好まざる. It follows nouns or plain-form verbs, including paired positive and negative forms, and has a formal, written feel.

Example sentences 8

1. 私わたしが来くるなと言いったのにかかわらず、彼かれはやってきた。

   He came even though I told him not to.

2. 疲れているいないにかかわらず、彼は作業を続けた。

   He carried on working, regardless of whether he was tired or not.

3. 晴雨にかかわらず、開会式は９時に始まる予定です。

   Rain or shine, the opening ceremony is to begin at nine.

4. 好むと好まざるにかかわらず、君は義務を果たさねばならない。

   You must do your duty, whether you like it or not.

5. 天候のいかんにかかわらず駅へ迎えに参ります。

   Rain or shine, I will come to meet you at the station.

6. 好むと好まざるとにかかわらず、英語は学ばなければなりません。

   You must learn English whether you like it or not.

7. 彼は、晴雨にかかわらず、そちらに参ります。

   He'll be there, rain or shine.

8. 年齢にかかわらず全ての人々が許可されます。

   Every person will be admitted regardless of his or her age.