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整理 F 「〜ばかり」のいろいろな使い方 教科書 p.80
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整理 F

〜ばかりだ

教科書 p.80
接続:N・Vて・Vた・V辞書形 + ばかり
more and more…. After a dictionary verb, it describes a change that continues in one direction, usually an unwanted direction.
注意 / Note:Check the correct front form, subject and level of politeness; Don't just translate word for word.
比較 / Compare:Compare with structures in the same lesson to choose according to function in the whole sentence. Same 課: 〜ばかり/〜てばかりいる/〜ばかりでなく/〜たばかりだ — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
弟はゲームばかりしています。
Little brother only plays games.
今、帰ってきたばかりです。
I just got back.
物価は上がるばかりです。
Prices keep increasing.

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