~だけ
~だけ
dake
VocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

~だけ (~だけ (dake)) means "only ~". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

only ~

Also : just ~ · as ~

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word ~だけ (~だけ) means 'only ~'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.

Example Sentences

水だけ飲みました。

みずだけのみました。

I drank only water.

日本語だけ話してください。

にほんごだけはなしてください。

Please speak only in Japanese.

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