Dake

JLPT N1

Usually written in kana.

丈 (Dake) is a Japanese particle meaning “only, just, merely, simply”.

Meanings

  1. particleonly; just; merely; simply; no more than; nothing but
  2. particleas much as; to the extent of; enough to

Examples

  • I can spare you just 10 minutes.

  • All I want is you.

  • That makes me disgusted just to think of it.

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