によらず (ni-yorazu): Regardless of; without relying on
～によらず (ni-yorazu)
Meaning
Regardless of; without relying on
Formation and usage
N + によらず
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Can disregard a distinction or mean not relying on a method; context determines the sense.
Examples
経験の有無によらず、この会議には参加できます。
You may attend this event, the meeting, regardless of prior experience.
経験の有無によらず、この試験には参加できます。
You may attend this event, the exam, regardless of prior experience.
経験の有無によらず、この研修には参加できます。
You may attend this event, the training session, regardless of prior experience.
経験の有無によらず、この発表会には参加できます。
You may attend this event, the presentation event, regardless of prior experience.
経験の有無によらず、この面接には参加できます。
You may attend this event, the interview, regardless of prior experience.
How related patterns differ
はともかく, は抜きにして, and はさておき set a factor aside. はどうであれ and いかんによらず keep a conclusion regardless of conditions. を問わず disregards distinctions; に限り restricts eligibility, and に限って can single out an unlucky occasion.