Meaning/意味
just, only, simply, merely
Note: You can use だけ ( = dake) in both negative and affirmative sentences and しか ( = shika) is only used in negative sentences.
How to make/作り方
Something + dake …. (affirmative sentences)
example sentences/例文 (audio/音声付き)
ここにケーキが一つだけあります。
koko ni ke-ki ga hitotsu dake arimasu
There is only one cake here.
あの人は英語だけ分かります。
ano hito wa eigo dake wakarimasu
That person only understands English.
財布に百円だけあります。
Saifu ni hyaku-en dake arimasu.
There is only 100 yen in the wallet. That’s all there is.
Keep up with your studies!