JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
にも関わらず
「にもかかわらず」
A formal expression for ‘despite’ or ‘in spite of’ used when an outcome contradicts expectations.
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Other forms
にも拘らず less common kanji form
Phrasal Expression / Conjunction
"In Spite Of" / "Despite"
Indicates that an event or state exists regardless of the preceding circumstances, highlighting an unexpected contradiction.
Example
悪天候 に も 関わらず 、 イベント は 開催 され た 。
Despite the bad weather, the event was held.
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