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〜ばかり

JLPT N3

Pattern

Explanation

Indicates that something is done exclusively or excessively, often with a critical nuance.

Usage

Used to express that someone does only one thing or that something is the only state, frequently implying disapproval.

Formation

Attach ばかり to a noun, or to the dictionary/te-iru form of a verb.

Examples

彼は最近ゲームばかりしていて、勉強しようとしない。

かれはさいきんげーむばかりしていて、べんきょうしようとしない。

Recently, he does nothing but play games and refuses to study.

この店は若い客ばかりだ。

このみせはわかいきゃくばかりだ。

This shop is full of only young customers.

雨が降っている日は、家で本を読むばかりです

あめがふっているひは、いえでほんをよむばかりです。

On rainy days, I do nothing but read books at home.

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