Decoded Slug: Noun といわず Noun といわず (A to iwazu B to iwazu)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun 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)
Short explanation:
Expresses an idea of 'both A and B' or 'be it A or B'; 'not only A but also B'.
Formation:
Noun1 + といわず + Noun2 + といわず + (rest of the sentence)
Examples:
冬といわず夏といわず、彼はいつもアイスクリームを食べます。
Fuyu to iwazu natsu to iwazu, kare wa itsumo aisukurīmu o tabemasu.
Be it winter or summer, he always eats ice cream.
老いといわず若きといわず、全ての人がそのイベントを楽しめます。
Oi to iwazu wakaki to iwazu, subete no hito ga sono ibento o tanoshimemasu.
Everyone, be they old or young, can enjoy that event.
男といわず女といわず、誰もがこの映画を楽しむでしょう。
Otoko to iwazu onna to iwazu, daremo ga kono eiga o tanoshimu deshou.
Be it men or women, everyone will enjoy this movie.
月といわず火といわず、あの店は毎日混んでいます。
Getsu to iwazu ka to iwazu, ano mise wa mainichi konde imasu.
Be it Monday or Tuesday, that shop is busy every day.
Long explanation:
The grammar point Noun といわず Noun といわず is used when mentioning two things or situations and expressing the meaning of 'both A and B'. This structure can be used to express the idea of not only mentioning A but also implying B. It often used to show that something applies to multiple situations or subjects, without distinction.
