JLPT N3 • GRAMMAR

〜ばかりに

Simply because I forgot my passport at home, I couldn't board the flight.

Practice Question

パスポートを家に忘れた(   )、飛行機に乗れなかった。
🎉 Explanation

パスポートを家に忘れた「ばかりに」、飛行機に乗れなかった。

English Explanation

The grammar pattern "~ばかりに" (bakari ni) emphasizes that a certain action or situation, often a trivial one, led to an undesirable or unfortunate outcome. It means "simply because" or "precisely because," highlighting the direct and often unexpected negative consequence of a specific cause. It often implies regret or surprise regarding the result.

日本語解説

ある原因のせいで、予想外の悪い結果になってしまったことを強調します。後悔や残念な気持ちを表すことが多いです。意外な結果の原因を述べます。

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