Meaning
ばかりか indicates escalation or addition, meaning 'not only... but also...' or 'not just... even...'. It is similar to ばかりでなく, but differs in that the following clause cannot contain statements of intention, commands, or requests. Words like も, まで, or さえ often appear after ばかりか to emphasize the addition.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞普通形 | ばかりか |
| い形容詞 | ばかりか |
| な形容詞（な） | ばかりか |
| 名詞 | ばかりか |
Examples
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グアムは気温ばかりか湿度も高い。
Guam has not only high temperatures but also high humidity. -
ヨガは体を鍛えるばかりか、心の健康にも役に立つと言われています。
Yoga is said to be useful not only for building the body, but also for mental health. -
山田さんは格好いいばかりか、心もやさしく、面倒見がいい人だ。
Yamada is not only good-looking, but also has a kind heart and is very helpful. -
あの外交官は英語ばかりか、中国語もロシア語もベトナム語も上手なんですよ。
That diplomat is skilled not only in English, but also in Chinese, Russian, and Vietnamese.
Summary
- ばかりか expresses escalation: 'not only X, but even Y too'
- Forms with all word types: verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns
- Cannot be followed by sentences expressing intent or commands—use for adding factual information only