〜ばかりに
- Pattern
- 〜ばかりに
- Level
- N2
- Meaning
- simply because, only because (often with a negative result)
- Attaches to
- plain form (verb, noun, na-adj), i-adj
- Nuance & register
Explains a negative outcome due to a specific reason, often implying regret or helplessness.
- Example
お金がなかったばかりに、旅行に行けなかった。 Simply because I didn't have money, I couldn't go on the trip.