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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

でしかない

Nothing more than; merely; no more than.

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Grammar Pattern / Expression

Nothing more than" / "Only

Indicates that the subject is strictly limited to a specific category or status and holds no greater significance.

Example

彼 の 言葉 は 言い訳 で しか ない 。

His words are nothing but an excuse.

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でしかない
でしかない
Nothing more than; merely; no more than.
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