だけ vs しか (only)
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Both express 'only,' but だけ takes affirmative verbs and is neutral, while しか requires a negative verb and emphasizes restriction. 10分だけ寝た ('I slept only 10 minutes') vs 10分しか寝なかった ('I only slept 10 minutes [not enough]').
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