GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜いかんにかかわらず
Formally indicates that the same decision applies regardless of the particular result, reason, or other condition.
Examples
審査の結果いかんにかかわらず、提出した資料は返却されません。
Regardless of the outcome of the review, submitted materials will not be returned.
Words used
理由のいかんにかかわらず、遅刻は記録される。
Late arrivals will be recorded regardless of the reason.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
いかんにかかわらずorのいかんにかかわらずto a noun to state formally that a policy remains the same whatever the details or outcome. - Basic usage:
理由のいかんにかかわらず、遅刻は記録される。means that lateness is recorded whatever the reason.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Direction of dependence compared with いかんでは
結果いかんでは変更するsays that a change may be made depending on the outcome.結果いかんにかかわらず変更するsays that the change will be made regardless of the outcome.

