～を問わず

When to use

Formal "regardless of/irrespective of" - common in official contexts (e.g. job postings: "regardless of experience").

Explanation

「～を問わず」 is used to express that something applies or is available without any distinction regarding the stated nouns/conditions. It means 'regardless of...' or 'irrespective of...'.

• このイベントは、年齢ねんれいを問とわず、誰だれでも参加さんかできます。

  This event is open to everyone, regardless of age.

  Kono ibento wa, nenrei o towazu, dare demo sanka dekimasu.

• このスーパーは、日曜日にちようびを問とわず、毎日まいにち開ひらいています。

  This supermarket is open every day, regardless of Sunday.

  Kono suupaa wa, nichiyoubi o towazu, mainichi aite imasu.

• 彼女かのじょは、暑あつさ寒さむさを問とわず、毎朝まいあさ散歩さんぽをしています。

  She takes a walk every morning, no matter the heat or cold.

  Kanojo wa, atsusa samusa o towazu, maiasa sanpo o shite imasu.

• 社長しゃちょうは、国籍こくせきを問とわず、すべての社員しゃいんを平等びょうどうに扱あつかっています。

  The company president treats all employees equally, regardless of nationality.

  Shachou wa, kokuseki o towazu, subete no shain o byoudou ni atsukatte imasu.

Regardless Of (No Matter)

• Noun のいかんによらず~ no ikan ni yorazuN1Means 'regardless of', 'irrespective of', or 'no matter'
• Noun + はどうであれ~ wa dou de areN1This phrase means 'regardless of' or 'no matter how…'.
• ～にかかわらず〜ni kakawarazuN2Regardless of; irrespective of; (often used as) 'whether…
• どんなに～うがdonna ni ～ u gaN1Expresses 'no matter how much...', 'even if...'.
• ～だろうとなかろうと〜darou to nakarou toN1Expresses 'regardless of whether it is or isn't'.
• Noun によらず～ni yorazuN1Regardless of, irrespective of.
• Noun のいかんにかかわらずNoun no ikan ni kakawarazuN1Regardless of, irrespective of.
• ～もかまわず〜mo kamawazuN2Express indifference or disregard; 'without hesitating'…
• Noun をものともせずにNoun wo mono tomo sezu niN1Expresses the idea that 'despite something, action was…
• Noun をよそに~wo yoso niN1Despite; Notwithstanding; Regardless of

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