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によらず

Regardless of / Irrespective of / Without depending on

This grammar expresses that the result or judgment does not change, no matter which condition, factor, or criterion applies.

N1

Meaning

Regardless of / Irrespective of / Without depending on

This grammar expresses that the result or judgment does not change, no matter which condition, factor, or criterion applies.

Formation

Noun + によらず

Explanation

によらず is used when something is independent of a certain condition or standard.

Core idea:

  • “X does not matter”

  • “Whether A or B, the result is the same”

  • “The decision is made without considering X”

Important nuance:

  • Strongly objective

  • Used to deny the relevance of the noun before it

  • The speaker presents a rule, policy, or general principle

This grammar is commonly used in:

  • regulations and rules

  • official notices

  • contracts and policies

  • formal explanations

  • JLPT N1 reading passages

Tone:

  • formal

  • logical

  • non-emotional