〜たばかりです

N4

just did ~

Structure

Verb ta-form + ばかりです

Explanation

「〜たばかりです」 means "just did ~". Structure: Verb ta-form + ばかりです. This is a JLPT N4 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

junbi o hajimeta bakari desu.

I just started the preparation.

touchaku o hajimeta bakari desu.

I just started the arrival.

nyuugaku o hajimeta bakari desu.

I just started the school admission.

unten o hajimeta bakari desu.

I just started the driving.

chuumon o hajimeta bakari desu.

I just started the order (goods).

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