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関かかわらず

Kana かかわらず Romaji kakawarazu

Common word

Definitions

01expression

usually kana

in spite of; despite; although

usu. as 〜にも

02expression

usually kana

regardless of; irrespective of

as 〜に

Examples

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.

Tatoeba #179669

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.

Tatoeba #142998

年齢に関わらず、誰でも応募できます。

Regardless of age, anybody can apply for it.

Tatoeba #121782

Other forms

関らず拘らず拘わらず係わらず (rarely used kanji form)

Source

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