を問わずRegardless of
This construction says that a rule, opportunity, or result applies regardless of a particular distinction, such as age, nationality, time, or status. It is especially common in formal notices, recruitment, policies, and institutional writing.
How it works
The noun before the construction names a criterion that could normally divide people, times, places, or situations into different groups. The main clause then states what applies uniformly across all of those groups.
本制度は、年齢を問わず利用できます。
This program is available regardless of age.
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は問わず is particularly useful when an organization explicitly states that one condition will not be used to restrict eligibility. The rest of the sentence may still give other requirements.
年齢は問わず、実務経験のある方を募集します。
There is no age requirement; we are seeking applicants with practical experience.
AnalyzeTypical institutional uses
The criterion is often a category such as nationality or a two-way distinction such as whether a reservation exists.
More examples
この相談窓口は、昼夜を問わず利用できます。
This consultation service is available day and night.
Analyze採用選考では、性別を問わず能力を評価します。
In the hiring process, ability is assessed regardless of gender.
Analyze国内外を問わず、共同研究の提案を受け付けています。
We accept joint research proposals from both within the country and abroad.
Analyze会員・非会員を問わず、説明会に参加できます。
Both members and nonmembers may attend the information session.
Analyze居住地は問わず、オンラインで申請できます。
Your place of residence does not matter; you can apply online.
Analyze平日・休日を問わず、警備員が常駐しています。
Security personnel are on duty on both weekdays and holidays.
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