にもかかわらず (nimokakawarazu)

in spite of; notwithstanding (formal usage)

Meaning & usage

にもかかわらず means that something happens or is true even though the opposite would be expected from what comes before it. It follows plain-form verbs and い-adjectives, nouns, or な-adjectives with である, as in お金持ちであるにもかかわらず. The wording is formal, so it suits written or serious contexts.

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