〜たばかり

Just did (something) — very recent action

Formation

Verb た-form + ばかり

Usage

Expresses that an action was completed very recently. Can also be used with nouns (〜したばかりのN).

Example sentences

ご飯を食べたばかりです。

I just ate.

日本に着いたばかりだ。

I just arrived in Japan.

買ったばかりの携帯を落とした。

I dropped the phone I just bought.

卒業したばかりで、まだ仕事がない。

I just graduated and don't have a job yet.

引っ越したばかりなので、まだ慣れていません。

I just moved, so I'm not used to it yet.

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