What it means
によらず expresses that a result, rule, or action remains unchanged regardless of a particular condition or category. It commonly follows a noun or noun phrase, especially expressions such as 経験の有無, and is frequent in formal, written, administrative, and explanatory contexts. The condition marked by によらず is treated as irrelevant to the main statement.
Usage note
によらず normally follows a noun phrase rather than a bare verb. When the intended meaning is specifically “whether or not someone has a certain quality or experience,” use a form such as 経験の有無によらず so that the presence-or-absence distinction is explicit.
How to use it
経験の有無によらず、すべての応募者は研修に参加できます。
Regardless of whether they have experience, all applicants can participate in the training.
経験の有無によらず、すべての応募者は研修に参加できる。
Regardless of whether they have experience, all applicants can participate in the training.
Example sentences
実務経験の有無によらず、応募者全員に同じ課題を提出してもらいます。
Regardless of whether they have practical work experience, all applicants will be asked to submit the same assignment.
居住地によらず、図書館の電子資料を無料で利用できます。
Regardless of where you live, you can use the library's electronic materials free of charge.
年齢によらず、参加者には安全講習