Regardless, exclusion and degree
～もかまわず
without caring about; regardless of
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How to form it
- Noun + もかまわず
- Verb (plain form) + のもかまわず
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Explanation
Says that a person acts without paying attention to something they should have worried about.
Often shows a rash or bold act. The thing ignored is a worry, such as time, looks or cost.
Examples
彼は雨にぬれるのもかまわず、走り出した。
かれはあめにぬれるのもかまわず、はしりだした。
He ran out without caring about getting wet in the rain.
人目もかまわず、彼女は大声で泣いた。
ひとめもかまわず、かのじょはおおごえでないた。
Not caring who saw, she cried loudly.
時間もかまわず、夜中に電話をかけてくる。
じかんもかまわず、よなかにでんわをかけてくる。
He calls in the middle of the night without regard for the time.
Compare with
- ～を問わず: を問わず means 'regardless of a category'; もかまわず means 'not caring about a concern'.
Common mistakes
- Using it with a positive attitude.