ばかり
- only; merely; nothing but; no more thanword usually written using kana alone
- approximately; aboutword usually written using kana alone
- just (finished, etc.)word usually written using kana aloneafter the -ta form of a verb
- as if to; (as though) about toword usually written using kana aloneafter an attributive form or auxiliary verb ぬ(ん), also often …とばかり(に)see also
- indicates emphasisword usually written using kana aloneoften …とばかり(に)
- always; constantlyword usually written using kana alone
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- only; merely; nothing but; no more than
- approximately; about
- just (finished, etc.)
- as if to; (as though) about to
- indicates emphasis
- always; constantly
This usage of "ばかり" indicates that the action or state described is limited to what is specified, with no additional elements.
"ばかり" can also express an approximate or rough estimation of a quantity or number.
When used after a verb in past form, "ばかり" indicates that an action has just been completed.
In this usage, "ばかり" expresses a sense of something being about to happen or being on the verge of happening.
"ばかり" can be used to put emphasis on the idea that something is happening repeatedly or continuously.
In some cases, "ばかり" can convey the meaning of doing something continuously or constantly.
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A qilin with a king too has no limit on its lifespan, but this illness alone admits of no remedy.
Hey, Cleo. Don't wander around too much, OK? We've only just entered the park.
Taking care of the excretory needs of a patient you've just met is a very demanding job.
What Alice, waiting for a reply, was faced with was a sudden howl. It was a resounding noise, sharp as to burst her ear drums, loud as to reach unto the heavens.
In her right hand was gripped a suspicious looking rod that practically radiated "I'm a magical girl item".
You see, when you have just started a relationship, you want to be close to each other, don't you?
That's right. It's written in an unassuming fashion, and it's an ethical standpoint as well.
Yes, thanks. Recently I've been roughing it so I was able to get a proper sleep for the first time in a while.
All you do is string together a bunch of farfetched ideas. I can't understand a word of it.