ばっかり
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Meanings
Particle
1. only; merely; nothing but; no more than (Usually kana)
2. approximately; about (Usually kana)
3. just (finished, etc.) (Usually kana, after the -ta form of a verb)
4. as if to; (as though) about to; going to; on the point of; at any minute (Usually kana, after an attributive form or auxiliary verb ぬ(ん), also often …とばかり(に))
5. indicates emphasis (Usually kana, often …とばかり(に))
6. always; constantly (Usually kana)
Other readings
Examples364
I have about 5,000 yen.
That sister of yours is always complaining of her husband.
"Have you finished it?" "On the contrary, I've just begun."
She has just turned twelve.
You are watching TV all the time.
Tom is always watching television.