This means 'no matter what' or 'it doesn't matter'. You use it when something happens anyway. It happens even if other things are different.
Noun + に関係なくPrimary
Clause + か + に関係なく
This means 'no matter what' or 'it doesn't matter'. You use it when something happens anyway. It happens even if other things are different.
年齢に関係なく、このスポーツは誰でも楽しめます。
Regardless of age, anyone can enjoy this sport.
天候に関係なく、イベントは予定通り開催されました。
Irrespective of the weather, the event was held as scheduled.
経験の有無に関係なく、やる気のある方を募集しています。
Regardless of whether you have experience or not, we are looking for people with motivation.
理由が何であるかに関係なく、彼の遅刻は許されなかった。
Regardless of what his reason was, his tardiness was not forgiven.
国籍に関係なく集まった人々が、平和について語り合った。
The people, who had gathered regardless of nationality, discussed peace.
This phrase is like a strong wall. It blocks out other things. It says, 'This one thing does not matter at all.' You will see it in rules or important papers.
This is like 'regardless of' or 'without connection to'. It is similar to 'ni kakawarazu' and 'o towazu'. But 'ni kankei naku' strongly means there is no link. There is no reason for the factor to change the result. 'Ni kakawarazu' means something happens even with a problem. 'O towazu' means a rule applies to everyone. For example, 'regardless of age'.
Don't use this when you want to say "It doesn't matter if it rains." You need to add "か" first. This pattern usually follows a noun. If you want to use it with a verb or adjective, you must make that part a noun first. You often do this by adding "か".
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