洋ようの東とう西ざいを問とわず

expression, adverb

anywhere in the world; in all countries; both East and West

Set phrase meaning 'regardless of East or West'; used to say something is true or happens everywhere in the world, without regard to cultural or geographical boundaries.

• 美うつくしい音おん楽がくは洋ようの東とう西ざいを問とわず人ひと々びとの心こころを打うつ。

  Beautiful music moves people's hearts anywhere in the world.

• この問もん題だいは洋ようの東とう西ざいを問とわず深しん刻こくだ。

  This problem is serious in all countries.