high and low; all ranks of society
Refers to people of all social standings, from nobility to commoners. Often used in set phrases like 貴賤を問わず (regardless of rank).
This event is open to everyone regardless of social standing.
In the past, the gap between high and low was much greater than today.
Standard kanji form.
Variant using 賎 (extended shinjitai or variant of 賤). Less common but recognized.
Compound of 貴 (noble) and 賤 (lowly). The kanji directly reflect the meaning of high and low social standing.