だけ
Meaning
Only, just
Explanation
文法パターン
Examples
五分だけ休みます。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | だけ | See examples above |
| Negative | だけ → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「だけ」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「だけ」mean?+
「だけ」means "Only, just". 文法パターン It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「だけ」?+
Example: 五分だけ休みます。.
Is 「だけ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「だけ」 in context