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～にもかかわらず (nimo kakawarazu) - Despite / In spite of
[Noun/Verb plain form] + にもかかわらず
Quick answer
[Noun/Verb plain form] + にもかかわらず means "Despite / In spite of / Nevertheless". It is a N2 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Despite / In spite of / Nevertheless
Explanation
Indicates that something occurs contrary to expectations.
Examples
雨にもかかわらず、試合は行われた。
あめにもかかわらず、しあいはおこなわれた。
Despite the rain, the game was held.
努力したにもかかわらず、結果は出なかった。
どりょくしたにもかかわらず、けっかはでなかった。
Despite making efforts, no results came out.
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[Noun/Verb plain form] + にもかかわらず
Which sentence correctly uses "～にもかかわらず (nimo kakawarazu) - Despite / In spite of"?