鞄の中には必要な物だけを入れている。
I carry only the necessary things in my bag.
Japanese
だけ
だけ
Meaning: only; just; merely; no more than
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I drink only coffee.
さすがにこれだけの量は食べきれない。
As expected, I can't finish this much food.
自分のことだけでなく、周りの人の気持ちも考えるべきだ。
You should think not only about yourself, but also about the feelings of the people around you.
忙しいというか、ただやる気が出ないだけだ。
It's not that I'm busy, or rather, I just don't feel like it.
彼は別れ際に一言だけ「ありがとう」と言った
He said just one word, 'Thank you,' as he left.
彼は自分の部屋を自分だけの城だと思っている。
He considers his room to be his own personal castle.
好きなだけいくらでも食べていいですよ。
You can eat as much as you like.
この話はここだけの秘密にしておこう。
Let's keep this story a secret just between us.
彼はパーティーに一瞬だけ姿を見せた。
He showed up at the party for just a moment.
Usage Notes
だけ is a particle that limits or restricts the scope to only what precedes it. It can follow nouns, verbs, or adjectives. When used with できる, as in できるだけ, it means 'as much as possible'.
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