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ばっかり
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
Alt. forms
ばかり
87%
ばっかり
12%
許ばかり
許ばかり
Top 1900
Used in: 5166
Examples (27 in total)
They're all good people.
It's nothing but weeds.
Sorry, I've just been asking questions, haven't I?
There's nothing we can do about that, right?
The rain has just stopped.
Since I grew up, I've been apologizing all the time, haven't I?
Stop saying such irresponsible things.
Well, this is all down to luck.
I've just come back from the UK.
It was nothing but those complaints in the morning, too.
Mary has just bought a new car.
He always says the same things.
I am the one who has caused you nothing but trouble, and I am sorry.
His brother watches TV all the time.
You've been saying nothing but that for quite a while.
I just bought new shoes.
I just told you that it's no use trying to deceive me like that, didn't I?
Even though I just talked about it in yesterday's broadcast!
I'm sick of hearing the same thing all the time.
The shop has only just opened, so let's do our best!
He lies to me all the time.
I just got here, let me rest a bit.
If you keep doing things like that, you'll be hated by everyone.
What's wrong with that guy? He's been sighing nonstop for a while now.
I think you should stop complaining so much.
In the end, I spent the whole night thinking about nothing but that phone call.
We've only just set up the company, so you can't turn down any work that comes in.