Noun + にかかわらず / Verb (dictionary form / ない form) + にかかわらず

[Regardless of / No matter]

Connection: Noun + にかかわらず / Verb (dictionary form / ない form) + にかかわらず

Usage: Expresses that the result or situation remains the same regardless of the stated condition. Often used with contrasting pairs (賛成・反対にかかわらず, 行く行かないにかかわらず). Common in formal and written contexts. Written as に関わらず or にかかわらず.

Variations:

• にかかわらず (standard)
• に関わらず (kanji form)
• いかんにかかわらず (N1, more formal)

Similar expressions:

• を問わず = regardless of (interchangeable in many cases)
• に関係なく = without regard to (less formal)

Examples:

天候にかかわらず、試合は行われます。(Regardless of the weather, the game will be held.)

参加するしないにかかわらず、返事をください。(Regardless of whether you participate or not, please reply.)

年齢にかかわらず、誰でも挑戦できる。(Regardless of age, anyone can take on the challenge.)