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JLPT N3 Grammar

てばかりいる

N3偏り

N3 · 偏り · te-form verb + ばかりいる

keep doing only; do nothing but

te-form verb + ばかりいる

Shows repeatedly or continuously doing the same thing, often with dissatisfaction, concern, or criticism.

Usually describes an undesirable habit or imbalance.

弟は休みの日になると、ゲームをしてばかりいる。

On days off, my younger brother does nothing but play games.

Do not use it for neutral frequency; it often implies 'doing only that' negatively.

Everything leans to one side: only one action remains.

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