HomeGrammarJLPT N3~ばかりか (〜bakarika) ~も (mo)

~ばかりか (〜bakarika) ~も (mo)

JLPT N3

Explanation

Not only... but also; more than just; not just

Formation

Detailed explanation

The grammar point ~ばかりか ~も is used to emphasize that something is not limited to only one thing, but also includes another thing. It can be translated as 'not only... but also', 'more than just', or 'not just' in English. This expression is typically used with verbs, adjectives, and nouns.

Examples

Kanojo wa eigo bakarika, furansugo mo hanasemasu.

Not only can she speak English, but she can also speak French.

Kono resutoran wa aji ga yoi bakarika, saabisu mo subarashii.

Not only does this restaurant have great taste, but the service is also wonderful.

Paatii wa tanoshikatta bakarika, ryouri mo oishikatta.

Not only was the party fun, but the food was also delicious.

Kare wa atama ga ii bakarika, supootsu mo tokui da.

Not only is he smart, but he is also good at sports.

Practice

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