かかわらず
Kakawarazu
Usually written in kana.
Other forms: 関らず、拘らず、拘わらず、係わらず
関わらず (Kakawarazu) is a Japanese expression meaning “in spite of, despite, although, regardless of”.
Meanings
- expressionin spite of; despite; althoughusu. as 〜にも
- expressionregardless of; irrespective ofas 〜に
Examples
年齢に関わらず、誰でも応募できます。
Regardless of age, anybody can apply for it.
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.
マラソンは晴雨にかかわらず開かれます。
The marathon will be held, rain or shine.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).