Noun をものともせずに JLPT N1

Noun wo mono tomo sezu ni

Expresses the idea that 'despite something, action was carried out', translating to 'without being fazed by something'.

Formation

Noun + をものともせずに

Explanation

The 'Nounをものともせずに' grammar point indicates that something which could potentially be a hindrance or challenge was not taken into account when carrying out an action. The literal idea is ‘not making something an obstacle’, meaning actions were performed without being fazed or distracted by it.

Example sentences

彼女は怖さをものともせずに、暗闇の中へ進んで行った。

Despite her fear, she went ahead into the darkness.

Kanojo wa kowasa wo mono tomo sezu ni, kurayami no naka e susunde itta.
試験のプレッシャーをものともせずに、彼は自信満々に答えた。

Unfazed by the pressure of the exam, he answered with full confidence.

Shiken no puresshaa wo mono tomo sezu ni, kare wa jishin manman ni kotaeta.
彼は風雪をものともせずに山を登った。

He climbed the mountain unfazed by the wind and snow.

Kare wa fuusetsu wo mono tomo sezu ni, yama wo nobotta.
彼は失敗をものともせずに、前に進み続けた。

He continued to move forward, undeterred by failure.

Kare wa shippai wo mono tomo sezu ni, mae ni susumi tsuzuketa.