だけ
Meanings
Particle
Usually written in kana
1. only; just; merely; simply; no more than; nothing but; alone
2. as much as; to the extent of; enough to
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Used in vocabulary (13 in total)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
how long; how much; to what extent
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
Examples (200 in total)
I just don't want to die.
Eat as much as you like.
I just want to know.
I was just tired.
There were only two.
I just wanted to see him.
You're just a coward.
I was the only one who laughed.
I just want to be with you.
I'd just like to talk.
I just wanted to see her.
I just want to be alone.
I only wanted to know his name.
Thanks, that's all.
I did all I could.
I'm just saying!
We're the only ones left.
I just love flowers.
I'm alright, I'm just busy.
For the record, we're just friends.
The result is all that matters.
I just wanted to say thanks.
Just don't get hurt.
I just wanted to be sure.
Am I the only one that doesn't agree with you?
I just wanted to check my email.
I just want to read the news.
We only see each other at weekends.
I just want to have a normal life.
You're the only one who can do this.
All I want is you.
I know that I have to. I just don't want to.
Is that all you want to say?
That's all I want to say.
This is all I can do.
All I have is books.
You just have to promise me one thing.
You are the only one who can save the world.
Can we stay just a bit longer?
I've got just one question.
That would be sufficient.
I'm not angry. Rather than being angry I'm... just sad.
Let's keep this between us.
You alone are my hope.
I just want to hear the story.
I tried it again, only to fail.
It snowed a bit.
Humans are the only animals that laugh.
Won't you please stay a little bit longer?
I just don't want to go shopping today.
Only the strong survive.
You cannot live by love alone.
At any rate, I did my duty.
I want nothing but health.
I just wanted to play baseball.
It was worth the time.
This is all I have to say.
I only ate one granola bar.
Let me emphasise just this.
He's just buying time.
I can but wait.
That is all I know about him.
I thought you might've just forgotten.
You're the only one who can help us.
They are the only people who know the fact.
Only my mother really understands me.
I just wanted you to be happy.
Wait a second. There's just one thing I want to ask.
Please open the window a little?
I just wanted to see what would happen.
Only he read the letter.
Are there enough chairs here for everyone?
This is secret between you and me.
Please eat only soft foods.
I just want you to know that I regret it.
Only adults can see this film.
This alone is enough to convince us.
He tried it again, only to fail.
Our country desires only peace.
He was the only one who came to the party.
Only girls' shoes are sold here.
Nothing but a miracle can save her now.
I'm not stupid. I'm just bad at math.
He will accept any money he can get.
I'm just following orders.
I also have a bit of money, just in case.
Only man knows how to use fire.
All you have to do is sign this paper.
You can stay here as long as you like.
Wealth, as such, does not bring happiness.
I wonder if there's a way to eat as much as I want without putting on weight.
She lives on milk and vegetables.
Please come as soon as possible.
For dinner I only had a little fruit.
There was a little milk left in the bottle.
He was the only person to survive the fire.
I only asked you the question out of curiosity.
I take a short nap every day.
I don't have the strength to keep trying.
This is all I can do for you.
I want to finish the work on my own.
All I can do is wait.
I just want to see your smile, that's all.
You're just running away from life's problems.
Excuse me, could you lower your voice a little?
Can I use your phone for a sec?
He said so only by way of a joke.
He had barely enough to eat.
A quiet place to sit and rest would be nice.
Only he and the heavens know what he experienced.
We discussed the matter among ourselves.
Not only you but also he is in the wrong.
It is worthwhile to read this book.
I just wanted to let you know I'll be late tomorrow morning.
All he wanted was time to finish his painting.
There is enough bread for all of you.
Only a few people know how to do that.
She spends as much money as she earns.
You have only to push this red button.
They are just waiting for the storm to pass.
You should not judge a person by his appearance alone.
He did it just for fun.
The children solved the problem for themselves.
"Excuse me, do you speak English?" "Yes. A little."
He did it simply out of curiosity.
Germany is not only beautiful, it's also rich.
In reality, all they are interested in is power.
He opened the envelope only to be disappointed.
We are not alone in supporting the plan.
At that time I had a poor income and couldn't live on it.
Rome is worthy of a visit.
He, and he alone, must go.
You shouldn't live merely in pursuit of your own happiness.
All you have to do is sit down here and answer the doctor's questions.
"Can I take photographs here?" "Only outside."
Even from afar, you can tell it's him just by the shape of his body and his clothes.
Are you planning to do that by yourselves?
This time it seems as if he is telling the truth.
You just have to do as you're told.
Only three people in the class answered the question correctly.
Love is as important to me as money is to her.
War results only in senseless and violent destruction.
She ate just as much meat as her father.
He is the only one of my friends that is talented.
We must be careful to drink only pure water.
He didn't have enough money to ride home on the train.
He did nothing but read newspapers.
I only have one mouth, but I have two ears.
Just talking about your feelings can make you feel better.
Only a few students understood the matter.
Her mother lives in the country all by herself.
The ice isn't thick enough to hold our weight.
He isn't really sad; he's only acting.
Do you have enough time to buy enough things for souvenirs?
"May I help you?" "No, thank you. I'm just looking."
I merely came to inform you of the fact.
He's not serious about her at all - he's just playing with her.
You should never look down on a person merely because he is poor.
I like him all the better because he speaks frankly.
His new film is worth seeing.
I like him all the better for his faults.
I love him all the more for his faults.
He has the strength to survive the illness.
I'm not crying. There's just something in my eye.
All I can do is to work silently.
If I had had enough money, I would have bought the book.
They kept the plan among themselves.
Now all they want is a roof over their heads.
The problem has arisen simply because you didn't follow my instructions.
Although he thought he was helping us, he was only in the way.
Only members of the company are entitled to use the facilities.
He doesn't mean it; he's just acting.
All I know is that she left last week.
There is enough here to feed the whole family.
"Sorry I couldn't do anything for you." "Don't worry about it. You being here for me is more than enough."
Education means something more than going to school.
The higher we go up, the thinner the air becomes.
All you have to do is study hard to get into a good college.
The police will just take the money and probably won't even look for the owner.
The only time he feeds the dog is when his wife is away on a trip.
The faster we rub our hands together, the warmer they get.
This car has enough power to go up the mountain easily.
No matter who you are or where you are from, one thing is certain.
All that I know is that he gave up the plan.
Only Naoko drinks coffee.
I only used it once.
You can only die once.
Only Takeuchi didn't accept the invitation.
I only know a few words.
I'll give you just one more chance.
Only ten people showed up for the party.
Only three people thought it was a good idea.
He is not more than two or three years younger than I am.
I'm only three years older than he is.
Only four horses competed in the race.
You have as much right as everyone else.
It took him only a few minutes to realize his mistakes.
The mere idea of swimming across the river made me tremble.
I wonder whether man could live with only two hours' sleep a night.
He thinks that only very well trained actors can be really successful.