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(しゅだん)()くした。
I exhausted every means possible.
あらゆる手段 = every possible means
あらゆる可能性(かのうせい)(かんが)える。
To consider all possibilities.
あらゆる分野(ぶんや)活躍(かつやく)している。
They are active in every field.
あらゆる年齢(ねんれい)(ひと)がこのイベントに参加(さんか)した。
People of all ages participated in this event.
あらゆる困難(こんなん)()()えて、彼女(かのじょ)はついに(ゆめ)実現(じつげん)させた。
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)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.