〜にもかかわらず: despite / in spite of is a JLPT N2 grammar point. Something happens against expectation. Structure: [Nom / proposition neutre] + にもかかわらず. This page explains the construction, gives Japanese examples with furigana readings, and links to related grammar points at this level.

〜にもかかわらず: despite / in spite of

Structure

[Nom / proposition neutre] + にもかかわらず

Explanation

にもかかわらず is a formal “despite”. It connects two facts where the second is unexpected given the first. Stronger and more written than のに; common in news and essays.

Examples

Despite his efforts, the result wasn't good.

The match was held despite the rain.

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  • にもかかわらず ✓
  • おかげで
  • ために
  • とともに

~にもかかわらず means “despite”: despite the effort, the result was poor.

  • にもかかわらず ✓
  • によって
  • について
  • にとって

にもかかわらず = “despite”: he kept working despite being ill.

More N2 grammar points

〜ざるを得ない: have no choice but to〜一方だ: keep …ing (one-way trend)〜に違いない: must be (certainty)〜どころか: far from / let alone〜わけにはいかない: can't afford to〜に応じて: according to〜たとたん(に): the moment that…〜ものの: although / but〜ばかりでなく: not only… but also〜ようがない: no way to…〜に関して: concerning / regarding

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