HomeGrammarJLPT N1Noun といわず Noun といわず (A to iwazu B to iwazu)

Noun といわず Noun といわず (A to iwazu B to iwazu)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Expresses 'both A and B' or 'be it A or B'; applies to both without distinction.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The grammar pattern AといわずBといわず means 'be it A or B' or 'both A and B.' It emphasizes that something applies widely, without distinguishing between A and B.

Examples

Fuyu to iwazu natsu to iwazu, kare wa itsumo aisukuriimu o tabemasu.

Be it winter or summer, he always eats ice cream.

Oi to iwazu wakaki to iwazu, subete no hito ga sono ibento o tanoshimemasu.

Whether old or young, everyone can enjoy that event.

Otoko to iwazu onna to iwazu, daremo ga kono eiga o tanoshimu deshou.

Be it men or women, everyone will enjoy this movie.

Getsu to iwazu ka to iwazu, ano mise wa mainichi konde imasu.

Be it Monday or Tuesday, that shop is busy every day.

Practice

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