~を問わず (〜wo towazu)
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.