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JLPT N4 Grammar

しか

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N4 · Other · 数量 + しか

only; nothing but

数量 + しか

しか must be used with a negative predicate and emphasizes a small amount or limited range.

It often suggests 'only this little / not enough.'

会場には十人しか来ませんでした。

Only ten people came to the venue.

Do not say 十人しか来ました; use a negative predicate.

しか〜ない is one block meaning 'only.'

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N5 · Other · only + しか

only; nothing but

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