～ばかりか

About

～ばかりか is a combination of the particles ばかり and か, and is used to express "not only X, (but also) Y".

～ばかりか is commonly, but not exclusively, used in negative contexts.

The second half of a ～ばかりか statement should increase in degree (i.e., more negative or more positive).

～ばかりか can attach directly to casual form verbs/い-adjectives/nouns, or to な-adjectives using な.

～ばかりか is slightly stiff in tone.

E.g. 3ヶ月さんかげつ経たっているのに、工事こうじは進すすんでいないばかりか、逆戻ぎゃくもどりしているような気きがする。 "Despite 3 months having passed, not only has the construction not made progress, I feel like they're going backwards."

E.g. 武道ぶどうを習ならうことは、健康けんこうに良いいばかりか、礼儀れいぎを身みにつけることもできる。 "Not only is learning a martial art good for your health, but you can also learn manners."

E.g. 来月らいげつから、電気代でんきだいばかりかガス代だいまで上あがるらしい。 "Starting next month, not only is the electricity bill going to go up, but also the gas bill."

Summary

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  ～ばかりか is used to express "not only X, (but also) Y"

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  The second half of a ～ばかりか statement should increase in degree

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  ～ばかりか can attach directly to casual form verbs/い-adjectives/nouns, or to な-adjectives using な