〜を顧みず
Formation
Meaning
Used to indicate that someone is doing something without taking into account certain factors, risks, or consequences. Often used with words like 'danger' or 'opposition'.
Note
A formal and literary expression. Used when someone proceeds with an action despite significant risks or concerns that would normally stop someone.
Examples
彼は身の危険を顧みず、火の中に飛び込んで子供を助けた。
Disregarding his own safety, he jumped into the fire to save the child.
家族を顧みず、仕事ばかりしていると嫌われる。
You will be disliked if you only work without regarding your family.
彼は周囲の反対も顧みず、夢を追い続けている。
Regardless of the opposition around him, he continues to chase his dreams.
批判も顧みず、彼は自分の信念を貫いた。
Without considering the criticism, he stuck to his beliefs.
失敗を顧みず、新しいことに挑戦し続ける姿勢が大切だ。
An attitude of continuing to challenge new things without fearing failure is important.
彼は自分の健康も顧みず、研究に没頭している。
He is immersed in research, regardless of his own health.