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ばかり (bakari) - Just/Only

[Verb た-form] + ばかり

Quick answer

[Verb た-form] + ばかり means "Just did, only, nothing but". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

Just did, only, nothing but

Explanation

ばかり expresses something just happened or emphasis on exclusivity.

Examples

食べたばかりです。
たべたばかりです。
I just ate.
ゲームばかりしています。
げーむばかりしています。
I do nothing but play games.

Practice this grammar

[Verb た-form] + ばかり

Which sentence correctly uses "ばかり (bakari) - Just/Only"?