... ばかりは
only, all except for this…
JLPT
N2
Struktur
N + ばかりは
Maknanya
This is used after 「これ/それ/あれ」 or a noun to emphasize the meaning of "while other things may be acceptable, only this particular thing..."
It's a somewhat stiff expression, more suitable for written language. Using it in everyday conversation might feel archaic, overly formal, or exaggerated.
It's a somewhat stiff expression, more suitable for written language. Using it in everyday conversation might feel archaic, overly formal, or exaggerated.
こればかりは
触
らないで
下
さい
。
Please don't touch this.
なんでも
認
めますが
、
この
要求
ばかりは
考
え
直
さなきゃ
。
I'll accept anything, but I need to reconsider this request.
