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5課 関連・無関係 教科書 p.24〜27
Regarding / regardless of — depending on…, despite…, in spite of…
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〜をものともせず(に)

教科書 p.24
接続:名 + をものともせず(に)
Despite…, undeterred by…. Overcome great difficulties to take action.
注意 / Note:Go with nouns indicating major obstacles (危険・障害・病気…). It's a phrase that commends the courage of others — NOT for yourself.
比較 / Compare:〜をものともせず(praising bravery)↔ 〜をよそに(criticizing ignoring) — opposite nuances.
よく出る形 / Common form:名(困難・危険・障害)+をものともせず(に)。Not for personal use.
彼は体の障害をものともせずに、精力的に活動している。
Despite his physical defects, he is still active and energetic.
隊員たちは危険をものともせずに、捜索を続けた。
The team members disregarded the danger and continued the search.
彼は周囲の反対をものともせず、独立して会社を立ち上げた。
Despite opposition, he founded his own company.

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