ありったけ

noun

all one has

1. all one has, everything available, the whole lot

Emphasizes using or giving everything that exists, often implying determination or desperation.

ありったけの力(ちから)を出(だ)す。

Put out all the strength one has.

ありったけの勇気(ゆうき)を振(ふ)り絞(しぼ)った。

I mustered all the courage I had.

ありったけの声(こえ)で「助(たす)けて」と叫(さけ)んだ。

I shouted 'Help!' with all my voice.

ありったけ means "all one has" or "everything available," emphasizing using the full extent of something. It always modifies a noun with の.

Writing

Usually written in hiragana. The kanji form 有(あ)りっ丈(たけ) exists but is uncommon.

Common collocations

ありったけの力(ちから): all one's strength
ありったけの勇気(ゆうき): all the courage one has
ありったけの声(こえ): at the top of one's voice
ありったけの知恵(ちえ): all one's wisdom
ありったけの愛情(あいじょう): all one's love

Usage

Conveys intensity and determination — the speaker is giving or using absolutely everything they have. Often appears in dramatic or emotional contexts.

Similar words

精一杯(せいいっぱい): with all one's might (more everyday)
全力(ぜんりょく)で: with full effort

Related Words

Synonym: 精一杯(せいいっぱい) (with all one's might (everyday))

Synonym: 全力(ぜんりょく) (full effort)

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Added 2026.2.5 23:29 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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