HomeGrammarJLPT N2~にかかわらず (〜ni kakawarazu)

~にかかわらず (〜ni kakawarazu)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Regardless of; irrespective of; (often used as) 'whether or not'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~にかかわらず grammar point is used to express that something happens or is true regardless of a particular fact, condition, or circumstance. It can be translated as 'regardless of', 'irrespective of', or 'whether or not'. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, or nouns.

Examples

Tenki ni kakawarazu, kyou no shiai wa okonawaremasu.

The game today will be held, regardless of the weather.

Kare wa nenrei ni kakawarazu, atarashii koto wo manabi tsuzukete imasu.

He continues to learn new things, regardless of his age.

Sono shigoto ga muzukashii ka dou ka ni kakawarazu, kanojo wa doryoku shi tsuzuketa.

Regardless of whether the job is difficult or not, she continued to make an effort.

Keiken no umu ni kakawarazu, kono puroguramu wa daredemo riyou dekimasu.

Regardless of experience, this program can be used by anyone.

Practice

Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.