〜かかわらず

Pattern

〜かかわらず

Level

N3

Reading

かかわらず

Meaning

regardless of, whether... or not

Attaches to

noun / dictionary form + のに / interrogative + か

Nuance & register

Neutral, used in both written and spoken Japanese for conditions that do not affect the outcome.

Example

天候にかかわらず、試合は行われます。 Regardless of the weather, the match will take place.

Easily confused with

〜にもかかわらず

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