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Wo Towazu: Regardless Of

Learn を問わず for "regardless of" — more formal than にかかわらず. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn を問わず for "regardless of" — more formal than にかかわらず.
  • Form and connection: [Noun] を問とわず
  • Nuance in real use: This advanced pattern adds sophistication to your Japanese expression.

Form and connection

[Noun] を問とわず

Core Explanation

Learn を問わず for "regardless of" — more formal than にかかわらず.

Cultural Note

This advanced pattern adds sophistication to your Japanese expression.

Practical examples

You can apply regardless of experience.
Anyone can participate regardless of age or gender.
Working day and night.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun] を問とわず
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerYou can apply regardless of experience.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer昼夜ちゅうやを問とわず働はたらいている。 ([Noun] を問とわず)

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