かかわらず
関わらず
kakawarazu

Expression

1. in spite of; despite; although

Usually Written in Kana
金持かねもちにかかわらず彼女かのじょしあわせでない。
kanemochini kakawarazu kanojowa shiawasedenai.
Though she is rich, she is not happy.
Expression

2. regardless of; irrespective of

Usually Written in Kana
晴雨せいうにかかわらず、開会かいかいしきはじまる予定よていです。
sēuni kakawarazu kaikaishikiwa kujini hajimaru yotēdesu.
Rain or shine, the opening ceremony is to begin at nine.
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