日本語道場
Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2
N2· hand-written
～ばかりか
Not only... but also (emphasizes that something is true and moreover...)
When to use it
When you want to stress that a situation includes not just one thing but also something more/additional — commonly used in formal business reports, complaints, or explanations.
Formation
Verb: 売上が減った（げた）ばかりか、利益も失った → Not only did sales decline, but we also lost profit I-Adj: 高いばかりか、品質も悪い → Not only is it expensive, but the quality is also poor Noun: 課長ばかりか、部長も反対した → Not only the section chief, but even the department head opposed it
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