N3
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Vる/Vたい + ばかりに
Vる/Vたい + ばかりに
Simply because ~ / Solely due to ~ (often with negative consequence)
Verb (dictionary form) / Verb (たい form) + ばかりに
Vる/Vたい + ばかりに
- Pattern: Vる/Vたい + ばかりに
- Structure: Verb (dictionary form) / Verb (たい form) + ばかりに
- JLPT level: N3
How To Use It
Focus on the connection pattern first, then make one sentence about your own life. Check particles carefully before memorizing.
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