だけ (Only)
Only, Just
JLPT N5
Pattern
Noun / quantity + だけ
How it works
だけ means “only / just”. It follows nouns, numbers and verbs. It usually replaces が and を, but other particles can come before or after it (にだけ, だけで).
Examples
- ひとつだけ ください。Just one, please.
- 日本語だけ 話せます。I can only speak Japanese.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N5 · Lesson 7Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.