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Word of the Day - bakari

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Word of the Day:

bakari

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

about; only; do nothing but; just; be about; as if; just because

Japanese characters:

ばかり

Example:

Terebi bakari minaide, soto de asobinasai.
テレビばかり見ないで、外で遊びなさい。

Translation:

Don't just watch TV, go play outside.

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