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～Ikan ni Kakawarazu: Regardless Of

Learn ikan ni kakawarazu — the most formal "regardless of" in Japanese. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn ikan ni kakawarazu — the most formal "regardless of" in Japanese.
  • Form and connection: [Noun（の）] 如何いかんにかかわらず
  • Nuance in real use: いかんにかかわらず is Japanese's most uncompromising "regardless" — it allows no discussion, no exceptions. In Japan's "case-by-case" society, this word signals rules that have reached the point of no compromise.

Form and connection

[Noun（の）] 如何いかんにかかわらず

Core Explanation

Learn ikan ni kakawarazu — the most formal "regardless of" in Japanese.

Cultural Note

いかんにかかわらず is Japanese's most uncompromising "regardless" — it allows no discussion, no exceptions. In Japan's "case-by-case" society, this word signals rules that have reached the point of no compromise.

Practical examples

Regardless of the reason, lateness will not be accepted.
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Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun（の）] 如何いかんにかかわらず
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerRegardless of the reason, lateness will not be accepted.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer年齢ねんれいや経験けいけんの如何いかんにかかわらず、やる気きのある人ひとを募集ぼしゅうします。 ([Noun（の）] 如何いかんにかかわらず)

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