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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….

Quick facts
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
StructureN + のいかんにかかわらず
Romajinoikannikakawarazu
Meaningregardless 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

  • Regardless of the reason, we are unable to issue refunds.

  • 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

  • Wrong理由(りゆう)のいかんにかかわらず、対応(たいおう)を変(か)える。

    Regardless of the reason, we will change our response.

    Correct理由(りゆう)のいかんにかかわらず、対応(たいおう)は変(か)えない。

    The following clause states a result that does NOT change; to indicate a change, use 「のいかんでは」.

  • Wrong雨(あめ)のいかんにかかわらず、試合(しあい)をした。

    Despite the rain, the match still took place.

    Correct雨(あめ)にもかかわらず、試合(しあい)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.

Related patterns

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