Japanese

老若男女

ろうにゃくなんにょ
Meaning: men and women of all ages
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Handwriting

老
若
男
女

Example sentences

This park is loved by people of all ages, regardless of gender.
老若男女を問わず、誰でもこのイベントに参加できます。
Regardless of age or gender, anyone can participate in this event.
祭りの会場には垂髫戴白、老若男女が集まっていた。
Children and the elderly, people of all ages and genders, were gathered at the festival venue.
この公園は老若男女を問わず、多くの人に愛されている。
This park is loved by many people, regardless of age or gender.

Usage Notes

A four-character idiom (yojijukugo) that refers to everyone, covering both the young and old, and both sexes.

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