~だけ
~だけ
dake
JLPT N5VocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
~だけ (~だけ (dake)) means "only ~". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
only ~
Also : just ~ · as ~
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Meaning ·
The word ~だけ (~だけ) means 'only ~'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.
Example Sentences
水だけ飲みました。
みずだけのみました。
I drank only water.
日本語だけ話してください。
にほんごだけはなしてください。
Please speak only in Japanese.
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Last updated May 19, 2026
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