ばかり

Only ~ / nothing but ~

N3

Meaning

Only ~ / nothing but ~

Formation

Noun + ばかり

Explanation

「ばかり」 emphasizes that something consists of only that item, often suggesting imbalance or excess.

Key nuance:

  • Slight emotional tone

  • Often implies “too much of that”

  • Can sound mildly negative

It is less strict than しか〜ない.