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Limitation

only, but only

A particle that expresses the sense of limitation, emphasis and degree of comparison.

Example

제 남동생은 액션 영화만 보고 다른 영화는 안 봐요.

My younger brother only watches action movies and doesn't watch other movies.
주말에는 하루 종일 집에서 잠만 자요.

On weekends, I just sleep at home all day.

Is a limitation and is a neutral term and does not imply a negative or positive connotation.

Only one, no other choice. Emphasis exclusiveness.

Might express a lack or insufficiency of something, paired with negative verbs.

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