あらゆる

あらゆる
pre-noun adjectival
all, every
1. all, every, all kinds of
Encompassing everything without exception; used before nouns to indicate comprehensiveness.
I exhausted every means possible.
あらゆる手段 = every possible means
To consider all possibilities.
They are active in every field.
People of all ages participated in this event.
Overcoming every difficulty, she finally realized her dream.

USAGE: あらゆる is a pre-noun adjectival (連体詞(れんたいし)) that always precedes a noun. It emphasizes completeness and comprehensiveness.

GRAMMAR: あらゆる + noun (all ~, every kind of ~)

CONTRAST:

  • あらゆる - all, every (emphasizes completeness)
  • (すべ) - all (slightly more neutral)
  • どんな - any ~ (with negative: no ~ at all)

REGISTER: Somewhat formal; commonly used in written language and formal speech.