～ばかりか (〜bakarika) ～も JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-casual + ばかりか/も, い-Adjective + ばかりか/も, な-Adjective + だ + ばかりか/も, Noun + だ + ばかりか/も

Explanation

The grammar point ～ばかりか ～も is used to emphasize that something is not limited to only one thing, but also includes another thing. It can be translated as 'not only... but also', 'more than just', or 'not just' in English. This expression is typically used with verbs, adjectives, and nouns.

Example sentences

• 彼女は英語ばかりか、フランス語も話せます。

  Not only can she speak English, but she can also speak French.

  Kanojo wa eigo bakarika, furansugo mo hanasemasu.

• このレストランは味が良いばかりか、サービスも素晴らしい。

  Not only does this restaurant have great taste, but the service is also wonderful.

  Kono resutoran wa aji ga yoi bakarika, saabisu mo subarashii.

• パーティは楽しかったばかりか、料理も美味しかった。

  Not only was the party fun, but the food was also delicious.

  Paatii wa tanoshikatta bakarika, ryouri mo oishikatta.

• 彼は頭がいいばかりか、スポーツも得意だ。

  Not only is he smart, but he is also good at sports.

  Kare wa atama ga ii bakarika, supootsu mo tokui da.