〜しかない

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Dict. Form

Noun

しか

〜ない

Only. Used when you feel the degree or amount is less than expected. The verb must always be in negative form.

Specifically emphasizes that something is insufficient or less than desired. It must always be followed by a negative verb structure.

お金が千円しかない。

I only have 1000 yen.

時間が五分しかありません。

There are only 5 minutes left.

この店にはコーヒーしか置いていない。

This shop only has coffee.

彼は英語しか話せません。

He can only speak English.

今日は一人しか来なかった。

Only one person came today.