〜しかない

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Formation

N4LimitationNeutral
Dict. Form
Noun
しか
〜 ない

Meaning

Only. Used when you feel the degree or amount is less than expected. The verb must always be in negative form.

Examples

お金が千円しかない。

I only have 1000 yen.

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