しか — only, nothing but
しか is the #133 most common word in Japanese, a particle. It means “only, nothing but” and is pronounced [ɕi̥ka̠].
#133frequency rank
0.07%of everyday Japanese text
Level 1Beginner 1
Forms of しか
| Form | What it is | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 然 | alternative, kanji | only |
| 爾 | alternative, kanji | only |