Word details

だけ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word だけ.

Dictionary

Entry

だけUsually kanaFreq #37
1

Particle

only; just; merely; simply; no more than; nothing but; alone

Examples
来たのはメアリーだけだった。
No one came except Mary.
2

Particle

as much as; to the extent of; enough to

Examples
この車には楽にその山をのぼるだけの力がある。
This car has enough power to go up the mountain easily.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely

3 strokesFrequency 1,375JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ジョウ

Kun

たけだけ

Nanori

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