Word details
ばかり
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ばかり.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
許
permit, approve
11 strokesFrequency 720JLPT N2Grade 5
On
キョ
Kun
ゆる.すもと
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