Translation guide
Expressing that two things have no connection or relevance to each other.
To state that something is not connected to or does not affect something else.
The most common and versatile way to say 'unrelated' or 'has nothing to do with'. Can be used in casual and formal contexts.
That's unrelated to what we're talking about now.
A more formal or written way to say 'unrelated'. Often used in official statements or academic contexts.
Literally 'a different story', used to indicate that something is a separate matter or unrelated topic.
That's a different matter (unrelated).
A more literal translation meaning 'not related'. Less common in everyday speech; 関係ない is preferred.
To say that something is not relevant to the current topic or argument.
Do not directly translate 'unrelated' as 非関連 (ひかんれん) or 不関連 (ふかんれん); these are not natural Japanese. Use 関係ない or 無関係 instead.
Age is unrelated to ability.
That incident is unrelated to him.
This issue is unrelated to the previous discussion.
Means 'off the mark' or 'irrelevant'. Used when a comment or idea is not pertinent.
His opinion is irrelevant (unrelated).
Also works for 'irrelevant'. Very common.
That's irrelevant.