をものともせずに
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をものともせずに
o mono tomo sezuni
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in defiance; not losing to/worrying about ~
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JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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o mono tomo sezuni
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📝 Usage Notes
in defiance; not losing to/worrying about ~
📖 How to use it
Describes acting without being intimidated or hindered by a difficult or dangerous situation.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun: [noun] + をものともせずに. The noun is usually a negative circumstance or obstacle.
This pattern is used to say that someone does something despite a formidable obstacle, and often implies courage or determination. It is a written, formal expression, and in casual speech you would more likely hear something like 〜を気にしないで or 〜にも負けずに. The phrase literally means 'not making (something) a thing', i.e., not treating it as significant.
彼は激しい雨をものともせずに、マラソンを最後まで走り切った。
Kare wa hageshii ame o mono tomo sezuni, marathon o saigo made hashirikitta.
He ran the marathon to the end, undaunted by the heavy rain.
多くの反対をものともせずに、彼女は新しい会社を立ち上げた。
Ōku no hantai o mono tomo sezuni, kanojo wa atarashii kaisha o tachiageta.
She launched her new company, paying no heed to the widespread opposition.
彼らは危険をものともせずに、救助活動を続けた。
Karera wa kiken o mono tomo sezuni, kyūjo katsudō o tsuzuketa.
They continued their rescue efforts, undeterred by the danger.
Not 〜をよそに
〜をよそに means 'ignoring/regardless of' what others think or say, often with a nuance of indifference. 〜をものともせずに focuses on overcoming fear or difficulty with bravery. For example, 親の心配をよそに (ignoring parents' worries) sounds careless, while 困難をものともせずに (not letting difficulties stop you) sounds admirable.
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This is a formal, literary expression typical of written narratives or news reports; it would sound out of place in everyday conversation.
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をものともせずに
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern をものともせずに mean?
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In defiance; not losing to/worrying about ~
What JLPT level is をものともせずに?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use をものともせずに in a sentence?
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Attach をものともせずに (o mono tomo sezuni) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is をものともせずに formal or casual Japanese?
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をものともせずに is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember をものともせずに long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.