接続・逆接N2

〜を問わず、〜は問わず

regardless of... / irrespective of... / no matter...

Structure

N + を問わず/は問わず

Explanation

Regardless of the noun, the main clause holds. Common collocations: 年齢を問わず, 性別を問わず, 昼夜を問わず. Synonymous with にかかわらず.

Examples

この募集は年齢や性別を問わず、誰でも応募できます。

This recruitment is open to anyone, regardless of age or gender.

店は昼夜を問わず営業している。

The shop is open day and night.

Note

Common with contrasting nouns: 昼夜, 年齢, 男女, 国籍. Synonymous with にかかわらず.

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