〜のみ
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Formation
N2LimitationFormal/Stiff
Meaning
Indicates a limitation or restriction to a specific set of people, places, or things. It is a formal equivalent of 'dake'.
Examples
彼は、家族を顧みることなく、自分が仕事で成功することのみに力を注いでいた。
Without regard for his family, he focused solely on succeeding in his career.
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