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ばかり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ばかり

ばかり
ばっかり
許り
許
Usually kana
Freq #173
1

Particle

only; merely; nothing but; no more than

Examples
５０００円ばかりもっている。
I have about 5,000 yen.
2

Particle

approximately; about

Examples
あなたの妹はいつも自分の夫のことで文句ばかり言っている。
That sister of yours is always complaining of her husband.
3

Particle; After the -ta form of a verb

just (finished, etc.)

Examples
「君はそれを終えたか」「とんでもない、始めたばかりだ」
"Have you finished it?" "On the contrary, I've just begun."
4

Particle; After an attributive form or auxiliary verb ぬ(ん), also often …とばかり(に)

as if to; (as though) about to; going to; on the point of; at any minute

5

Particle; Often …とばかり(に)

indicates emphasis

6

Particle

always; constantly

Kanji in this Word

許
11 strokes
Frequency: 720
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

permit
approve

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆる.す
もと
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