What it means
にも関わらず expresses a contrast in which the result is unexpected given the preceding fact or condition. It means “in spite of,” “despite,” or “although,” and is commonly used in formal writing, reports, and speeches. It can follow a noun directly, a verb in plain form, or an adjective in an appropriate attributive form. The clause after にも関わらず describes the surprising outcome.
Usage note
にも関わらず is more formal than のに and often sounds written or deliberate. With a na-adjective, do not attach it directly to the adjective; use であるにも関わらず or another grammatically complete form such as 静かなのにも関わらず.
Example sentences
十分に準備したにもかかわらず、試験では簡単な問題を間違えてしまった。
Despite preparing sufficiently, I ended up getting a simple question wrong on the exam.
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