both; not only A or B, but (overall) ~ (といわず〜といわず) – Japanese Grammar といわず〜といわず (to iwazu~to iwazu)

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JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms

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Attach といわず〜といわず to the appropriate verb or noun form. Both; not only A or B, but (overall) ~

Q: Is といわず〜といわず formal or casual Japanese?

といわず〜といわず is typically used in formal or written Japanese contexts.

といわず〜といわず

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to iwazu~to iwazu

both; not only A or B, but (overall) ~

といえども to ie domo ただ〜のみだ tada~nomi da に照らして ni terashite ならでは nara dewa をおいて〜ない o oite~nai を機に o ki ni に至っては ni ittate wa かと思いきや ka to omoikiya 嫌いがある kirai ga aru 敢えて aete にもほどがある nimo hodo ga aru ではあるまいか dewa arumai ka はさておき wa sateoki や否や ya ina ya によらず ni yorazu 限りだ kagiri da さもないと samonaito に言わせれば ni iwasereba ものとする mono to suru まじき majiki といえども to ie domo ただ〜のみだ tada~nomi da に照らして ni terashite ならでは nara dewa をおいて〜ない o oite~nai を機に o ki ni に至っては ni ittate wa かと思いきや ka to omoikiya 嫌いがある kirai ga aru 敢えて aete にもほどがある nimo hodo ga aru ではあるまいか dewa arumai ka はさておき wa sateoki や否や ya ina ya によらず ni yorazu 限りだ kagiri da さもないと samonaito に言わせれば ni iwasereba ものとする mono to suru まじき majiki

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といわず〜といわず

to iwazu~to iwazu

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both; not only A or B, but (overall) ~

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JLPT Level N1

Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms

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📝 Usage Notes

both; not only A or B, but (overall) ~

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Expresses that something applies to both A and B, emphasizing the overall extent or totality.

Attaches to Attach といわず to nouns (including place names, locations, or time expressions) and use the pattern AといわずBといわず. The same noun can be repeated or two different nouns can be used.

This pattern is used to say that something applies to both A and B, and by listing these two representative examples, it implies that the situation applies to everything in between or overall. It often carries a nuance of 'not just one side, but also the other, and thus the whole.' For instance, if you say '昼といわず夜といわず働く', it means you work both day and night, implying you work all the time. The pattern is fairly formal and is typical in written Japanese or in speeches, so it is less common in casual conversation. It can be used with concrete nouns like '手' and '足', or with abstract ones like '時' and '場所'.

彼は昼といわず夜といわず、研究に没頭している。

Kare wa hiru to iwazu yoru to iwazu, kenkyuu ni boutou shite iru.

He is immersed in his research day and night.

この店は、平日といわず休日といわず、いつ行っても混んでいる。

Kono mise wa, heijitsu to iwazu kyuujitsu to iwazu, itsu itte mo konde iru.

This shop is crowded whenever you go, whether on weekdays or holidays.

彼女の部屋は、机の上といわず床といわず、本だらけだ。

Kanojo no heya wa, tsukue no ue to iwazu yuka to iwazu, hon darake da.

Her room is full of books, both on the desk and on the floor, everywhere.

Not 〜に限らず (〜にかぎらず) 〜に限らず means 'not only A but also B' and is used to add similar examples, while 〜といわず〜といわず lists two contrasting or exhaustive examples to emphasize the whole. Also, 〜に限らず requires a noun and is more neutral, whereas 〜といわず has a slightly exhaustive or emphatic tone.

Register Formal and somewhat literary; used in written language, speeches, or formal announcements rather than casual speech.

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What does the grammar pattern といわず〜といわず mean? ▼

Both; not only A or B, but (overall) ~

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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.

How do you use といわず〜といわず in a sentence? ▼

Attach といわず〜といわず (to iwazu~to iwazu) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.

Is といわず〜といわず formal or casual Japanese? ▼

といわず〜といわず is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.

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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.