Japanese grammar
What does ~のいかんにかかわらず mean? Japanese grammar N1
~のいかんにかかわらず means regardless of how…; irrespective of….
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
|---|---|
| Structure | N + のいかんにかかわらず |
| Romaji | noikannikakawarazu |
| Meaning | regardless of how…; irrespective of… |
Forming it
| Noun (reason) | 理由 + のいかんにかかわらず |
|---|---|
| Noun (result) | 結果 + のいかんにかかわらず |
How to use it
States that A does not affect the outcome. Very formal, common in regulations.
- 「~のいかんにかかわらず」 = regardless of how A turns out, the result stays the same. Very formal, common in clauses/official notices.
- Familiar phrase: 「理由のいかんにかかわらず、返金いたしません」.
- Close to 「のいかんによらず」 (N1-146); both mean "regardless of".
Examples
理由のいかんにかかわらず、返金はいたしかねます。
Regardless of the reason, we are unable to issue refunds.
結果のいかんにかかわらず、彼は決断を後悔しなかった。
Regardless of the outcome, he had no regrets about his decision.
Keep in mind
- The clause that follows states an unchanging result.
- Used in regulatory documents.
Common mistakes
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Wrong理由のいかんにかかわらず、対応を変える。
Regardless of the reason, we will change our response.
Correct理由のいかんにかかわらず、対応は変えない。
The following clause states a result that does NOT change; to indicate a change, use 「のいかんでは」.
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Wrong雨のいかんにかかわらず、試合をした。
Despite the rain, the match still took place.
Correct雨にもかかわらず、試合をした。
"Despite/in spite of (A)" uses 「にもかかわらず」; 「のいかんにかかわらず」 means regardless of HOW A is.
Exam tips
- 「のいかんにかかわらず」 = regardless of how A is (regulatory writing); the following clause doesn't change.