といわず〜といわず
“Not to mention …, (even) … / Regardless of … or …” → Used to state that both the obvious case and the less obvious case are included, often meaning “A, and even B” or “whether A or B”, with no distinction made.
N1
Meaning
“Not to mention …, (even) … / Regardless of … or …” → Used to state that both the obvious case and the less obvious case are included, often meaning “A, and even B” or “whether A or B”, with no distinction made.
Formation
Noun A + といわず 〜 Noun B + といわず
Explanation
といわず〜といわず is used when the speaker wants to say that:
it is not only one case
but another case is also included
and no exception is made
The nuance is close to:
“not to mention A, even B”
“A or B alike”
It emphasizes completeness or inclusiveness, often in a firm, authoritative tone.
This grammar is commonly found in:
official notices
regulations
formal explanations
JLPT N1 reading passages
💡 Core nuance:
“Both A and B are treated the same; neither is excluded.”