This means something does not depend on a noun. It shows that a factor does not change the main idea.
Noun + によらずPrimary
Noun + によらない
Noun + によらない + Noun
This means something does not depend on a noun. It shows that a factor does not change the main idea.
このイベントは、国籍や年齢によらず、どなたでも参加できます。
Anyone can participate in this event, regardless of nationality or age.
天候によらず、明日のマラソン大会は決行されることになりました。
It has been decided that tomorrow's marathon will be held regardless of the weather.
採用の判断は、必ずしも学歴によらない。
Hiring decisions are not necessarily based on educational background.
我々の調査は、特定の政治的立場によらない客観的な事実に基づいている。
Our investigation is based on objective facts, not dependent on any particular political stance.
このサービスは、利用者のスキルレベルによらず、直感的に操作できる設計になっています。
This service is designed to be operated intuitively, regardless of the user's skill level.
These two forms are used differently. One changes a verb. The other ends a sentence or describes a noun. Think of them as having different jobs in a sentence.
This is different from "〜を問わず" (o towazu). "〜を問わず" means "no matter what." It includes everything in a group. "〜によらず" means something does not affect the main point. It is also more formal than "〜なしに" (nashi ni).
Don't use this when you are talking with friends. It sounds too formal. For example, don't say "友達によらず" (regardless of friends). This phrase is very formal. You will see it in writing. It is for official papers. It is also for school work. It always comes after a noun.
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