バカリ
Meanings
Particle
Usually written in kana
1. only; merely; nothing but; no more than
All I was thinking about was my wife.
2. approximately; about
The voice grew a little louder.
3. just (finished, etc.)
after the -ta form of a verb
Yes, the battle has only just begun.
4. as if to; (as though) about to; going to; on the point of; at any minute
after an attributive form or auxiliary verb ぬ(ん), also often …とばかり(に)
It is as if to say, 'Now is not the time, but there is nothing to be done.'
5. indicates emphasis
often …とばかり(に)
6. always; constantly
Used in vocabulary (11 in total)
(simply) because; on account of; as if to; (as though) about to
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
not only
token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances
token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances
small (token of one's gratitude, etc.); little (something by way of thanks); mere (trifle)
it is not everything to ...
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
only this; this much; (this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; (not) in the slightest; (not) at all
just a little; the smallest amount
the clothes do not make the man; the cowl does not make the monk