ばか
Meanings
Particle
Usually written in kana
1. only; merely; nothing but; no more than
2. approximately; about
3. just (finished, etc.)
after the -ta form of a verb
4. as if to; (as though) about to
after an attributive form or auxiliary verb ぬ(ん), also often …とばかり(に)
5. indicates emphasis
often …とばかり(に)
6. always; constantly
Kanji used
permit
Used in vocabulary (14 in total)
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
token; a trifle
token (effort); something done for form's sake
it is not everything to ...
small amount; just a bit
for form's sake; a mere token
the clothes do not make the man; the cowl does not make the monk
(simply) because; on account of; as if to; (as though) about to
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
only this; this much; this small amount (degree, extent); (not) in the slightest; (not) at all
only this; this much; this small amount (degree, extent); (not) in the slightest; (not) at all
only this; this much; this small amount (degree, extent); (not) in the slightest; (not) at all