expression

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. in spite of, despite, although.

conjunction

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. nonetheless, nevertheless, but, (and) yet.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
にもかかわらず
 
 
 
 
 
にも関わらず にもかかわらず
 
 
 
 
にも拘らず にもかかわらず
 
 
 
 
 
にも拘わらず にもかかわらず
 
 
 
 
にも関らず にもかかわらず