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.