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