あらゆる

• Reading: あらゆる
• Romaji: arayuru
• Pronunciation: /a.ɾa.jɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

All; every; all kinds of. Emphasises the totality or completeness of something.

A pre-noun adjective (連体詞) that always appears before a noun. More emphatic and literary than すべての (all). Conveys the sense of 'every possible' or 'of every kind.' Commonly used in formal writing, speeches, and news reporting. Cannot be used as a predicate — only as a modifier before nouns.

Examples

1. あらゆる手段を使って問題を解決する。 I'll use every means possible to solve the problem.
2. あらゆる可能性を考えなければならない。 We have to consider every possibility.
3. 彼はあらゆるスポーツが得意だ。 He's good at every sport.

Usage Guide

Context: writing, speeches, news

Tone: emphatic

Origin & History

Derived from the classical verb あらゆ, the attributive form of あり (to exist) combined with a potential auxiliary. Literally means 'all that can exist.'

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal