ばかりか
Meanings
1
not only; not just
usually written using kana alone
Particle used to add an additional, often surprising or emphatic, element. Similar to だけでなく but often carries a stronger sense of 'not only that, but even...'. Followed by も, まで, or さえ.
See also: ばかりでなく
He can speak not only English but also Chinese.
Not only is that store expensive, but the service is also bad.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉ばかりか〈事〉もnot only X, but also Y
He can speak not only English but also Chinese.
- 〈事〉ばかりか〈事〉までnot only X, but even Y (surprising extreme)
Not only was he late, he even came to deliver something he'd forgotten.
- 〈事〉ばかりか〈事〉さえnot only X, but even Y (emphatic)
She can't even do cleaning, let alone cooking.