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JLPT N2Grammar
~を問わず

regardless of, irrespective of

Beginner
15-20 min
common
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Explanation

Formal way to say regardless of.

Formation

[Noun] + を問わず

Examples

年齢を問わず、参加できます。

Nenrei wo towazu, sanka dekimasu.

You can participate regardless of age.

経験の有無を問わず、応募できる。

Keiken no umu wo towazu, oubo dekiru.

You can apply regardless of experience.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

More formal than にかかわらず.

Study Tips

Memory Aids

  • 問う = to question → without questioning X

Practice Tips

Common in job postings and announcements.

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