noun
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).
この催しは貴賤を問わず参加できる。
This event is open to everyone regardless of social standing.
昔は貴賤の差が今よりずっと大きかった。
In the past, the gap between high and low was much greater than today.
Compound of 貴 (noble) and 賤 (lowly). The kanji directly reflect the meaning of high and low social standing.