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ばかり: only; just did

N3 · 05 Contrast, degree and extent

Shows one thing dominates, or that something has just happened.

N ばかり = nothing but (often critical). Vたばかり = just did. Amount: 三日ばかり = about three days.

Examples

彼かれは毎日まいにちゲームばかりしています。

He does nothing but play games every day.

さっき食たべたばかりです。

I have just eaten.