dake vs shika, in terms of meaning "only/just"
Brandon vs. Cyaoeu, fight! (jodan da yo, jodan.)

Anyway, when to use dake, when to use shika?

As always, thanks.

Question

dake vs shika, in terms of meaning "only/just"
Brandon vs. Cyaoeu, fight!  (jodan da yo, jodan.)

Anyway, when to use dake, when to use shika?

As always, thanks.

Answer

Both words mean "only/just", but  "dake" may be used in affirmative and negative sentences whereas "shika" can be only used in negative sentences (always followed by "-nai" or "-masen").

ex)
Sore dake desu.  (That's all)
Sore dake dewa arimasen. (That's not all)
Sore shika arimasen (That's the only one left)

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