regardless of; irrespective of
Formal expression meaning 'no matter what ... is' or 'regardless of ...'. Often used in the pattern 〜の如何によらず, where a noun precedes の. Similar to 如何に関わらず.
See also: 如何に関わらず
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Synonymous formal expression; 如何によらず is slightly more literary and often used in written rules or official statements.
Synonymous formal expression; 如何によらず is slightly more literary and often used in written rules or official statements.
Compound of 如何 (ikan, 'how; what kind') + に + よらず (negative continuative of よる, 'depend on'), literally 'without depending on how it is'.