を問わず
(O towa zu)
regardless of / without regard to.
Connection rules
- ＋Noun + を問わず. Often with pairs: 男女を問わず, 年齢を問わず, 経験の有無を問わず.
- ＋Formal / official register — common in inclusivity statements and recruitment.
- ＋Literally 'without asking / questioning X' — the variation in X is not considered.
Examples
1.
男女を問わず、応募できます。
Danjo o towa zu, oubo deki masu.
Regardless of gender, you can apply.
「regardless of / without regard to」
2.
国籍を問わず、みんな歓迎します。
Kokuseki o towa zu, minna kangei shi masu.
Regardless of nationality, all are welcome.
「regardless of / without regard to」
Practice
The rescue work continued regardless of day or night.
救助作業は___続けられた。
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