～もかまわず JLPT N2

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + もかまわず, Noun + もかまわず

Explanation

The ～もかまわず grammar point is used to express indifference or disregard toward possible consequences or external factors. It can be translated as 'without hesitating', 'without worrying about', or 'regardless of'. It attaches to verbs in their dictionary form or nouns.

Example sentences

• 彼は周りの人もかまわず、大声で話しました。

  Without worrying about the people around him, he spoke loudly.

  Kare wa mawari no hito mo kamawazu, oogoe de hanashimashita.

• 彼女は時間もかまわず、ゆっくりと本を読み続けました。

  She kept reading the book leisurely, without worrying about the time.

  Kanojo wa jikan mo kamawazu, yukkuri to hon o yomitsuzukemashita.

• 彼は寒さもかまわず、外で運動しました。

  He exercised outside without worrying about the cold.

  Kare wa samusa mo kamawazu, soto de undou shimashita.

• 彼女は危険もかまわず、火事の中に飛び込んで助けに行きました。

  She jumped into the fire without fear of danger to help.

  Kanojo wa kiken mo kamawazu, kaji no naka ni tobikonde tasuke ni ikimashita.