Explanation
Expresses the idea that 'despite something, action was carried out', translating to 'without being fazed by something'.
Formation
Noun + をものともせずに
Detailed explanation
The 'Nounをものともせずに' grammar point indicates that something which could potentially be a hindrance or challenge was not taken into account when carrying out an action. The literal idea is ‘not making something an obstacle’, meaning actions were performed without being fazed or distracted by it.
Examples
Kanojo wa kowasa wo mono tomo sezu ni, kurayami no naka e susunde itta.
Despite her fear, she went ahead into the darkness.
Shiken no puresshaa wo mono tomo sezu ni, kare wa jishin manman ni kotaeta.
Unfazed by the pressure of the exam, he answered with full confidence.
Kare wa fuusetsu wo mono tomo sezu ni, yama wo nobotta.
He climbed the mountain unfazed by the wind and snow.
Kare wa shippai wo mono tomo sezu ni, mae ni susumi tsuzuketa.
He continued to move forward, undeterred by failure.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.