Noun ばかり JLPT N4 Casual
〜bakari
Expresses 'only', 'nothing but', 'always', or 'just'.
Often implies excess or repetition - "always doing X/nothing but X" - can sound like a complaint. (Near-duplicate of n3-087 - same word, taught at both N3 and N4.)
Formation
Noun + ばかり, Verb-casual + ばかり, い-Adjective + ばかり, な-Adjective + だ ばかり
Explanation
The ばかり grammar point is used to express that something is only, nothing but, just, or always. It can be attached to nouns, verbs, or adjectives, and has various meanings based on the context.
Example sentences
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He talks about nothing but money.
Kare wa okane no hanashi bakari suru.
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She is always studying.
Kanojo wa benkyou bakari shiteiru.
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There are only expensive items in the department store.
Depaato ni wa takai shouhin bakari da.
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This room is nothing but small.
Kono heya wa semai bakari da.