にもかかわらず

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The ～にもかかわらず pattern is used to indicate that something goes against the speaker's assumptions/expectations, and is often used in conjunction with a statement of criticism or a remark of displeasure/disappointment.

～にもかかわらず is formal/stiff in tone, and is often used in written contexts.

～にもかかわらず can attach to verbs, adjectives, and nouns.

E.g. 目覚めざまし時計どけいを3つセットしたにもかかわらず、寝坊ねぼうした。 "Despite the fact that I set three alarms, I still overslept."

E.g. 仕事しごとや育児いくじで大変たいへんであるにもかかわらず、毎月まいつき必かならず旅行りょこうは行いくようだ。 "It seems that they always go travelling each month despite being busy with work and childcare."

にもかかわらず can also come at the start of a sentence, and refers back to something previously stated. それ may also be used, but is optional.

E.g. ダイヤに大おおきな乱みだれが出でている。にもかかわらず何なんのアナウンスもない。 "The schedule is completely out of whack. And yet, there has been no announcement."

Summary

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  The ～にもかかわらず pattern is used to indicate that something goes against the speaker's assumptions/expectations

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  ～にもかかわらず is often used in conjunction with a statement of criticism or a remark of displeasure/disappointment

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  ～にもかかわらず is formal/stiff in tone

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  ～にもかかわらず can attach to verbs, adjectives, and nouns

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  にもかかわらず can also come at the start of a sentence, and refers back to something previously stated