GrammarJLPT N2~を問わず (〜wo towazu)

~を問わず (〜wo towazu)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Means 'regardless of' or 'irrespective of'.

Formation

Noun + を問わず

Detailed 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...'.

Examples

このイベントは、年齢を問わず、誰でも参加できます。

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

This event is open to everyone, regardless of age.

このスーパーは、日曜日を問わず、毎日開いています。

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

This supermarket is open every day, regardless of Sunday.

彼女は、暑さ寒さを問わず、毎朝散歩をしています。

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

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

社長は、国籍を問わず、すべての社員を平等に扱っています。

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

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

Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.