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JLPT N3 Grammar

ばかり

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N3 · Comparison · noun/te-form verb + ばかり

Meaning

only; nothing but

Structure

noun/te-form verb + ばかり

Explanation

ばかり means many of the same kind or repeated action, often with a sense of imbalance.

Usage

It can criticize someone for always doing something.

Example

弟はゲームばかりしています。

My younger brother does nothing but play games.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with たばかり meaning 'just did.'

Memory Tip

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

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