in every case; in everything; in all matters
Fixed expression meaning 'regardless of what it is' or 'in all things'. Used to state that something applies universally, without exception.
In everything, preparation is important.
No matter what it is, the beginning is always difficult.
Standard kanji spelling using the common よらず.
Alternate kanji spelling using 依; less common.
Alternate kanji spelling using 拠; less common.
Phrase composed of 何事 (everything, all matters) + に (particle) + よらず (negative continuative of よる, 'to depend on'), literally 'without depending on what matter'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for 'regardless of' expressions.