だけ

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling

only; just; merely; simply

Meaning

  1. prt
    only; just; merely; simply; no more than; nothing but; alone
  2. prt
    as much as; to the extent of; enough to
  3. n
    height; stature
  4. n
    length (esp. of clothing)
  5. n
    all (one has); everything
  6. n
    magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
  7. n
    3.03 meters (ten shaku)
  8. n
    length; measure
  9. suf
    Mr.; Mrs.

Example sentences

  • I'm looking for a coat. I'm short so the length should be on the short side, and as refined a design as possible.

  • Could you make it a little shorter for me?

  • It was the tall man in the long, black coat.