synonym Comparative
大事な
VS
問わず
Differences Between "大事な" and "問わず"
Option A
大事な
Meaning
important; valuable; precious; serious (matter)
Reading
だいじな (daiji na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは私にとってとても大事な本です。
This is a very important book to me.
Option B
問わず
Meaning
regardless of, irrespective of, no matter
Reading
とわず (towazu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
性別や年齢を問わず、誰でも参加できます。
Anyone can participate, regardless of gender or age.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(important; valuable; precious; serious (matter))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 大事な: This is an な-adjective (形容動詞) used to describe something or someone as important, valuable, or precious. It can also refer to a serious or significant matter. It always attaches to a noun with 「な」 (e.g., 大事なこと, 大事な人).
- 問わず: A common grammar pattern often used with nouns or clauses ending in の. It expresses that something applies universally, without distinction. (Nや節に接続し、「〜に関係なく」という意味を表す。普遍的な状況や区別のない状態を強調する。)
- 大事な: This is an な-adjective (形容動詞) used to describe something or someone as important, valuable, or precious. It can also refer to a serious or significant matter. It always attaches to a noun with 「な」 (e.g., 大事なこと, 大事な人).
- 問わず: A common grammar pattern often used with nouns or clauses ending in の. It expresses that something applies universally, without distinction. (Nや節に接続し、「〜に関係なく」という意味を表す。普遍的な状況や区別のない状態を強調する。)
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