いかんによらず

Regardless of / irrespective of → the outcome or rule does NOT change, no matter what the condition is

N1

Meaning

Regardless of / irrespective of → the outcome or rule does NOT change, no matter what the condition is

Formation

Noun + いかんによらず + Result

Explanation

いかんによらず is used to state that a decision, rule, or outcome applies equally, regardless of differences in conditions, reasons, or circumstances.

🔸 いかんによらず = result does NOT depend

Same meaning as いかんにかかわらず / いかんを問わず

Key idea:
👉 The condition is irrelevant.

The noun before いかんによらず typically refers to:

  • reasons

  • results

  • success or failure

  • content

  • circumstances

  • background factors

Important characteristics:

  • Extremely formal and objective

  • Common in rules, regulations, contracts, and policies

  • Often used to emphasize fairness, consistency, or non-discrimination

  • Strongly written language, rarely spoken