によらず (niyorazu)

Meaning & usage

によらず attaches to a noun (or interrogative words like 何) and means something happens or is judged without depending on or being limited by that thing. It often appears in the set phrase 見かけによらず, meaning contrary to appearances.

Example sentences 5

1. 人前ひとまえで話はなすようなことは何なにによらず彼かれはいつも敬遠けいえんする。

   He tends to shy away from anything that involves public speaking.

2. 造られたもので、この方によらずできたものは一つもない。

   Without him nothing was made that has been made.

3. 彼女は見かけによらず頑張りやだ。

   She is persistent though she doesn't look so.

4. トムは見かけによらずよく食べる。

   Tom eats a lot despite appearances.

5. 「お前、見かけによらず変態だな」「変態じゃないし。私は清純派の乙女よ」「はいはい、よく言うよ」

   "Despite appearances, you're a pervert." "I'm not a pervert. I'm a pure and innocent young girl." "Yeah, yeah, give me a break."