Vocabulary

What does にも関わらず (にもかかわらず, nimokakawarazu) mean?

にも関わらず (にもかかわらず, nimokakawarazu) means despite, in spite of; nevertheless.

Quick facts
Readingにもかかわらず
Romajinimokakawarazu
Part of speechexpression
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
にもかかわらず
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnimokakawarazu

despite, in spite of; nevertheless

  1. 1expression in spite of; despite; although
  2. 2conjunction nonetheless; nevertheless; but

Example sentences

  • Despite the rain, the match took place.

  • Despite my efforts, no results came of it.

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