出張から帰ったばかり
出張から帰ったばかりで、まだ疲れが取れていません。
I just got back from a business trip, so I'm still exhausted.
Indicates that someone has just completed an action and is in the immediate aftermath of it.
会議が終わったばかりです。
The meeting has just ended.
彼は日本に来たばかりです。
He has just come to Japan.
Used to emphasize the recency of an action. Often followed by expressions indicating current state (e.g., 疲れている, 忙しい).
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Common Pairings
This phrase is often followed by adjectives like 疲れている (tired), 忙しい (busy), or 欲しい (wanting something). Example: 出張から帰ったばかりで、疲れています。
Gold Rule
Emphasizing Recency
ばかり emphasizes that the action has just happened. It is stronger than ところ and implies that the state continues.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 出張 (business trip) with 帰った (returned, past tense of 帰る 'to return') and ばかり (just, only), indicating the immediate aftermath of an action.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the state of being tired or busy after returning from a trip or work. Often paired with expressions like 疲れている (tired) or 忙しい (busy).