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JLPT N3 Grammar Point: 〜ばかり

JLPT N3

This JLPT N3 grammar point explains how to use 〜ばかり correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

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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