Translation guide
Expresses that something is true or happens without being affected by a particular factor. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with set patterns using にかかわらず, を問わず, or に関係なく.
To say that something applies or happens regardless of a condition, difference, or factor.
Used to mean 'regardless of N'. N is often a noun expressing a condition like weather, age, or a pair of opposites (e.g., 晴雨). Formal and common in written Japanese.
This event will be held irrespective of the weather.
Anyone can participate irrespective of age.
Means 'without regard to N' or 'irrespective of N'. Often used with nouns indicating type, category, or a pair of opposites. Slightly formal.
We are looking for motivated people irrespective of experience.
Literally 'without relation to N'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese. Slightly more casual than にかかわらず.
You can apply irrespective of nationality.
Means 'without caring about N' or 'regardless of N'. Often implies disregard for something that should normally be considered. Can carry a negative nuance of indifference.
All three mean 'irrespective of', but にかかわらず is the most formal and often used with conditions or opposites. を問わず is common with categories or types. に関係なく is more neutral and can be used in conversation. にかまわず implies a negative disregard.
Salary is the same irrespective of gender.
Construction continues irrespective of day or night.
He kept talking loudly irrespective of the annoyance to those around him.
性別を問わず、給料は同じです。
Salary is the same irrespective of gender.
Salary is the same irrespective of gender.