Learn Japanese grammar: ばかり (bakari). Meaning: about, approximately ~.
This meaning only applies when used with a noun that indicates time or distance.
For other nouns and verbs, the meaning changes to N4 ばかり (bakari) only; nothing but.
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ばかり - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
彼女は30分ばかりベッドに横になった。
Example #2
５分ばかりこの道を行けば、右手にその店があります。
Example #3
さくら大学まで２時間ばかりで着くと思います。
Example #4
今日は8時間ばかりプログラミングをやって、目が疲れた。
Example #5
昨日は4時間ばかりハイキングをしたから、今日は筋肉が痛い。
Example #6
10分ばかりがあれば、出来ると思います。
Example #7
その殺人事件を見てから、彼女は1週間ばかり夜に眠れなかったそうです。
Example #8
留学のことで彼女は両親と喧嘩して、二日ばかり部屋にいって、何も食べなかった。
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