- 1. [adj-no, n] ordinary; common; usual (uk)
- 2. [adj-no, n] free of charge — only 只 (uk)
- 3. [adj-no, n] unaffected; as is; safe — usu. as ただでは...
- 4. [adv] only; merely; just; simply
- 5. [conj] but; however; nevertheless — esp. 但
Kanji in this word
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只
only, free, in additionOn: シ (shi)Kun: ただ (tada)
Example Sentences
私はただの名無しの権兵衛です。
I am just a nobody.
私はその切符をただで手にいれた。
I got the ticket for nothing.
彼は結構しぶといね。転んでもただでは起きぬ、いい根性しているよ。
He's a tenacious guy who always manages to come out on top. He's the kind of guy who can turn any situation to his advantage.
君はただ皿を洗いさえすればいい。
All you have to do is wash the dishes.
ただ、面白いブログを書くために、人のブログを読むのなら今日から出来る。
However, if you're going to read people's blogs in order to write an interesting blog, you can do that right away.