授業中にふざけてばかりいると、先生に怒られますよ。
If you keep fooling around during class, the teacher will get mad at you.
Japanese
ばかり
ばかり
Meaning: only, just, nothing but, about (approximate amount)
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Example sentences
He does nothing but sleep.
弟は、お腹が空いただの喉が渇いただのと文句ばかり言っている
My younger brother is doing nothing but complaining, saying things like he's hungry or thirsty.
現実を直視せず、自分に都合のいい妄想にふけってばかりではいけない。
You must not just indulge in fantasies that are convenient for yourself without facing reality.
新しいパソコンを買ったばかりです。
I just bought a new PC.
毎日雨ばかりで、もううんざりだ。
It's nothing but rain every day, I'm fed up with it.
最近、甘い物ばかり食べているので、太った。
Lately I've been eating only sweets, so I've gained some weight.
弟はいっつもゲームばかりしている。
My younger brother is always just playing games.
彼は仕事の愚痴をこぼしてばかりいる。
He is always grumbling about his work.
彼はいつもいいわけばかりしている。
He is always making excuses.
Usage Notes
Particle indicating exclusivity or approximation. When following verbs in て-form, emphasizes doing only that action (often with criticism). Can also indicate approximate amount or recent completion ('just'). Similar to 'dake' but often implies excess or criticism.
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