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men and women of all ages, everyone regardless of age or gender
A four-character compound meaning people of all ages and genders — literally "old, young, male, female." Used to emphasize that something includes or applies to everyone without exception.
Pronunciation
The reading ろうにゃくなんにょ uses the Buddhist-influenced pronunciation にゃく (for 若) and にょ (for 女). This is a set four-character compound — the reading cannot be changed.
Common patterns
- 老若男女問わず (regardless of age or gender)
- 老若男女に人気がある (popular with everyone)
- 老若男女が集まる (people of all ages gather)