noun
rich and poor, high and low; people of all ranks
A yojijukugo referring to the entire spectrum of social and economic status, from wealthy and noble to poor and humble. Often used in contexts discussing equality or universal human experience.
貧富貴賤を問わず、誰でも参加できるイベントです。
This is an event that anyone can participate in, regardless of wealth or social standing.
彼の作品は貧富貴賤の差を超えて多くの人に愛された。
His works were loved by many people across all social and economic boundaries.
A yojijukugo composed of 貧 (poor), 富 (rich), 貴 (noble), and 賤 (humble). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the phrase is conventionally used to express the full range of social and economic status.