Japatan
Formation
- N + にかかわらず(年齢・天候・経験の有無 など)
- V辞書形 + Vない形 + にかかわらず(行く行かない)
- いA + いAくない + にかかわらず(多い少ない)
- V普通形 + かどうか + にかかわらず
Explanation
It means "it does not matter whether A or B." It follows nouns that include differences (age, weather, gender, whether one has experience) or pairs of opposites such as するしない or 多い少ない. It is common in notices, rules and explanations. It is also written 関わらず.
Examples
この試験は、年齢にかかわらず、だれでも受けられます。
Anyone can take this exam, regardless of age.
参加するしないにかかわらず、来週までに返事をください。
Whether or not you will take part, please reply by next week.
天候にかかわらず、試合は予定どおり行われます。
The game will be held as planned, whatever the weather.
量が多い少ないにかかわらず、送料は同じです。
The shipping fee is the same no matter how much or how little you order.
Notes
Do not confuse it with にもかかわらず (although). 雨にかかわらず means "rain or not", while 雨にもかかわらず means "even though it was raining".
Related grammar
Mini quiz
1経験の有無（ ）、やる気のある人を募集しています。
Answer and explanation
Answer: 3 にかかわらず
"We are looking for motivated people, regardless of whether they have experience." にかかわらず means it does not matter. にもかかわらず means "although" and does not fit.
2行く（ ）にかかわらず、明日までに連絡してください。
Answer and explanation
Answer: 4 行かない
"Whether you are going or not, please contact me by tomorrow." With verbs, put the dictionary form and the ない form side by side: 行く行かないにかかわらず.
3この道は昼夜（ ）、車が多い。
Answer and explanation
Answer: 2 にかかわらず
"There is a lot of traffic on this road, day or night." にかかわらず means it does not matter whether it is day or night. The other choices do not make sense here.
