〜ばかりか bakari ka

〜ばかりか（bakari ka）means “not only ~ (but also)”. Adds an unexpected, often stronger element on top of what was already said: 'not only X, but even Y. Formation: V・Aい（普通形）＋ばかりか／ナAな・である＋ばかりか／Nである＋ばかりか

not only ~ (but also)

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Formation

V・Aい（普通形）＋ばかりか／ナAな・である＋ばかりか／Nである＋ばかりか

Explanation

Adds an unexpected, often stronger element on top of what was already said: 'not only X, but even Y.' The second part typically exceeds expectations.

Examples

彼は日本語が話せるばかりか、中国語までぺらぺらだ。
かれはにほんごがはなせるばかりか、ちゅうごくごまでぺらぺらだ。
Not only can he speak Japanese, he's even fluent in Chinese.
この店は値段が安いばかりか、味もすばらしい。
このみせはねだんがやすいばかりか、あじもすばらしい。
This restaurant is not only cheap, the food is also wonderful.

Note

Often pairs with まで or さえ in the second clause for emphasis. More written/formal than 〜だけでなく.

FAQ

〜ばかりか — what does it mean and how is it used?

not only ~ (but also). Adds an unexpected, often stronger element on top of what was already said: 'not only X, but even Y.' The second part typically exceeds expectations.

〜ばかりか — how do you form it?

V・Aい（普通形）＋ばかりか／ナAな・である＋ばかりか／Nである＋ばかりか

〜ばかりか — any usage notes?

Often pairs with まで or さえ in the second clause for emphasis. More written/formal than 〜だけでなく.

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