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JLPT N3 Grammar

ばかりに

N3Cause / Reason

N3 · Cause / Reason · plain form + ばかりに

Meaning

just because... led to a bad result

Structure

plain form + ばかりに

Explanation

ばかりに says that just because of one cause, an undesirable result happened.

Usage

The following result is usually regret, trouble, or loss.

Example

一言確認しなかったばかりに、大きな誤解が生まれました。

Just because I failed to confirm one thing, a big misunderstanding arose.

Common Mistake

It is usually not used with a good result.

Memory Tip

Memorize “verb/adjectiveplain form + ばかりに” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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