Meaning
This pattern indicates that an action was completed only a short time ago. The verb must always be in the past tense form (ta-form). When modifying a noun, use の to connect ばかり to the noun. The pattern can function both as a predicate and as a noun modifier.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词た形 | たばかり（です） |
| 动词た形（修饰名词） | たばかりの＋名詞 |
Examples
-
生まれたばかりの赤ちゃん
A newborn baby (a baby that was just born) -
新しい家に引っ越ししたばかりなので、まだ片付けていません。
We just moved into a new house, so we haven't finished organizing yet. -
A：キムさんはいますか。 B：出かけたばかりです。
A: Is Kim here? B: He just left.
Summary
- Always use past tense (ta-form) verb before ばかり
- When modifying a noun, use the pattern: ta-form verb + ばかりの + noun
- Expresses an action completed very recently, often implying ongoing effects or results