What it means
を問わず means “regardless of” or “without distinction of.” It indicates that the stated category or condition does not affect the result, and it is commonly used in formal, written, and public-facing language. It attaches directly to a noun, including nouns that express categories such as age, gender, experience, or nationality.
Usage note
を問わず is more formal than the everyday expression に関係なく. Do not confuse it with を問わない, which means “does not question” or “does not require,” depending on context.
How to use it
年齢を問わず、誰でも参加できます。
Anyone can participate regardless of age.
年齢を問わず、誰でも参加できる。
Anyone can participate regardless of age.
