しか
Reading: しか
Meaning: only, nothing but (with negative)
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Example Sentence
少し しか 食べない
I only eat a little.
Usage Notes
Restrictive particle that must be followed by a negative verb form. Emphasizes limitation or exclusion, meaning 'only' or 'nothing but'. Stronger than だけ in expressing restriction.
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