Cannot always A
Shows a prohibition against an activity that occurs over a period of time.
9
落ち込んでばかりはいられない、気持ちを切り替えなくちゃ!
You can't always feel sad, you have to change moods!
5
君は来年、社会人になるんだから、もう寝てばかりはいられないのよ。
You're going to be an adult next year, so you can't just always sleep anymore.
6
今月は忙しくて、君と飲んでばかりはいられないんだよ。
I'm busy this month, I can't always go drinking with you.
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