This is the 5909th most frequent Korean word.
뿐
"뿐" means "only," "just," or "nothing but."
In this sentence, '뿐' is used to indicate limitation, emphasizing that it is nothing more than the beginning.
이것은 시작일 뿐입니다.
This is only the beginning.
Here, '뿐' is used within the phrase '뿐 아니라', which means 'not only', expanding the category to include more.
그는 나를 친구뿐 아니라 가족처럼 대합니다.
He treats me not just as a friend but also as family.
In this case, '뿐' signifies exclusivity, focusing affection solely on the subject highlighted.