1. Particle

   only; merely; nothing but; no more than

   Usually written using kana alone

   ５０００円ばかりもっている。

2. approximately; about

   Usually written using kana alone

3. just (finished, etc.)

   Usually written using kana aloneafter the -ta form of a verb

4. as if to; (as though) about to; going to; on the point of; at any minute

   Usually written using kana aloneafter an attributive form or auxiliary verb ぬ(ん), also often …とばかり(に)see 言わんばかりsee いわんばかり

5. indicates emphasis

   Usually written using kana aloneoften …とばかり(に)

6. always; constantly

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written 許【ばかり】bakari