~にもかかわらず (despite)
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The compound conjunction ~にもかかわらず 'despite X / although X / in spite of X,' connecting a clause with an unexpected or contrasting consequence. Formal; common in written and careful speech. 雨にもかかわらず, 試験が近いにもかかわらず. The kana form is standard in grammar references; the variant ~にも関わらず (with kanji 関) is also seen but less common.
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