しかない

Expresses having nothing but a limited amount or no choice but to do something

Readings

1 Grammar Pattern (Noun + しかない)

Only" / "Nothing but...

Expresses a subjective feeling that a quantity or item is too small or insufficient for the current need.

Example

冷蔵庫に卵が一つしかない。

There's only one egg in the fridge.

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2 Grammar Pattern (Verb [dictionary form] + しかない)

No choice but to...

Describes a situation where every option except the one stated has been exhausted or ruled out.

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しかない

Expresses having nothing but a limited amount or no choice but to do something

Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

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