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.
あらゆる手段を尽くした。
I exhausted every means possible.
あらゆる手段 = every possible means
あらゆる可能性を考える。
To consider all possibilities.
あらゆる分野で活躍している。
They are active in every field.
あらゆる年齢の人がこのイベントに参加した。
People of all ages participated in this event.
あらゆる困難を乗り越えて、彼女はついに夢を実現させた。
Overcoming every difficulty, she finally realized her dream.
USAGE: あらゆる is a pre-noun adjectival (連体詞) 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)
- 全ての - all (slightly more neutral)
- どんな〜も - any ~ (with negative: no ~ at all)
REGISTER: Somewhat formal; commonly used in written language and formal speech.