をとわず (wo-towazu): Regardless of; irrespective of
をとわず (wo-towazu)
Meaning
regardless of / irrespective of
Formation and usage
N + を問わず
Explanation
Disregards distinctions in a category such as age, gender, or experience; common in announcements.
Examples
この会議には、年齢を問わず参加できます。
People of any age can take part in this event: the meeting.
この試験には、年齢を問わず参加できます。
People of any age can take part in this event: the exam.
この研修には、年齢を問わず参加できます。
People of any age can take part in this event: the training session.
この発表会には、年齢を問わず参加できます。
People of any age can take part in this event: the presentation event.
この面接には、年齢を問わず参加できます。
People of any age can take part in this event: the interview.
How related patterns differ
はともかく, は抜きにして, and はさておき set a factor aside. はどうであれ and いかんによらず keep a conclusion regardless of conditions. を問わず disregards distinctions; に限り restricts eligibility, and に限って can single out an unlucky occasion.