ばか
bakari

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1. only; merely; nothing but; no more than

Usually Written in Kana
れい れい れい えんばかりもっている。
gosen'embakari motte iru
I have about 5,000 yen.
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2. approximately; about

Usually Written in Kana
あなたの いもうとはいつも自分 じぶん おっとのことで文句 もんくばかり っている。
anatano imōtowa itsumo jibunno ottono kotode monkubakari itte iru.
That sister of yours is always complaining of her husband.
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3. just (finished, etc.)

Usually Written in Kana
「君 きみはそれを えたか」「とんでもない、始 はじめたばかりだ」
"kimiwa soreo oetaka" "tondemonai hajimetabakarida"
"Have you finished it?" "On the contrary, I've just begun."
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4. as if to; (as though) about to; going to; on the point of; at any minute

Usually Written in Kana
Related to 言わんばかり【いわんばかり】
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5. indicates emphasis

Usually Written in Kana
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6. always; constantly

Usually Written in Kana
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