따름

따름

"따름" means "just following" or "only doing."

Here, '따름' expresses a single and nothing more extreme emotion, emphasizing the amazement.

저는 그저 놀랄 따름이에요.

I'm just amazed.

Here, '따름' minimizes the complexity of the problem, indicating that the matter was solely a misunderstanding.

그 문제는 오해였을 따름이다.

The issue was simply a misunderstanding.

Here, '따름' conveys a sense of limitation or restriction, implying that respect is the only action the speaker does towards the decision.

그의 결정을 존중할 따름입니다.

I merely respect his decision.