Which one is the right translation?
今回柱が１本しかありませんでしたよ。

I wonder which one is the right translation:

1) This wasn't the only post.
2) This was the only post.

Or are both wrong?
Thank you.

Question

Which one is the right translation?
今回柱が１本しかありませんでしたよ。

I wonder which one is the right translation:

1) This wasn't the only post.
2) This was the only post.

Or are both wrong?
Thank you.

Answer

you can see the seen here "the post  usually have a few number post is here but today there is only one  post here   it is present condiotion ~ shika  use  as you say Only in expression is right  but shoud be compare with normal or usual condition as the post exist .  feel  wonder why here is only one it tells this expression ~shika . so your chioice of sentence both not right  as I say advance reason   Like this case  we use ~shika  Very hot lover here  he says I can't see only you "  how are you think this case  lover is not object  but  His sight or her sight only recognize her or him in sight  other today is hot day they likes  beer but found in fridge only one lift  the men say "there is only one beer  sweet heart "  this only ~ shika  try to think about case as I write .

Answer

物しかありません
there is nothing but (thing)
there is only (thing)