かかわらず

関 わらず

Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    in spite of, despite, although
    usu. as 〜にも
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 金持ちにかかわらず彼女は幸せでない。
      Though she is rich, she is not happy.

  2. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    regardless of, irrespective of
    as 〜に
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 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.