At a glance
Noun (の)いかんにかかわらず means "regardless of [noun]": however the noun turns out, the result or rule stays the same. It is very formal and is mostly used in writing, notices and official statements.
Noun (の)いかんにかかわらず、[statement]
理由のいかんにかかわらず、遅刻は認められません。 Lateness is not accepted, regardless of the reason.
How to form it
It attaches to a noun. The の is optional.
| Attaches to | Form | Example | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | Noun + のいかんにかかわらず | 結果のいかんにかかわらず | Very formal, written |
| Noun | Noun + いかんにかかわらず | 結果いかんにかかわらず | Very formal, written |
| Noun | Noun + のいかんによらず | 理由のいかんによらず | Very formal, written |
| Noun | Noun + のいかんを問わず | 理由のいかんを問わず | Very formal, written |
It is usually not attached directly to verbs or adjectives.