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といわず

Noun + といわず + Noun/ClauseVerb (dictionary form) + といわず + Clauseい-adjective + といわず + Clauseな-adjective + といわず + Clause

Meanings

  • Not only A but also B
  • A and B alike
  • whether A or B
  • A, B and every- (not exclusive)

About this pattern

Explanation

といわず is used to show that two or more things are included together, or that a situation applies regardless of which of several options is chosen. It emphasizes that the following statement holds for both A and B (or for any element in a set), and it is often translated as “not only A but also B,” “A and B alike,” or “whether A or B.” This structure can compare nouns, adjectives, or actions, and it often introduces a second clause that describes the result or consequence that applies to all listed items.