ただ
Meanings
Adjective (の)
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. ordinary; common; usual
2. free of charge
only 只
3. unaffected; as is; safe
usu. as ただでは...
Adverb
4. only; merely; just; simply
Conjunction
5. but; however; nevertheless
esp. 但
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (34 in total)
but; however; provided that
① 今現在。② ごく近い未来、いますぐに、ただちに。③ ごく近い過去、つい先ほど。
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
Examples (94 in total)
It was just a dream.
It was only a nightmare.
It's just pizza.
Admission was free.
She's only a child.
This is just water.
I got it for free.
Just enjoy it.
I only came to say I'm sorry.
I just want money.
There is only one truth.
I'm just a messenger.
It isn't just a pen.
I just wanted to say goodbye.
I'm just a poor student.
Money is just a piece of paper.
Bess is simply a child.
I just want to rest.
It was just a dumb mistake.
That was just a warning shot.
I just want to go home.
The little girl just kept crying.
I just want to see you happy.
I just couldn't say no.
I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding.
Saying "it's just a joke" is an excuse.
Actually, it was just a rumour.
Her apology was nothing but show.
I just wanted somebody to help me.
We all just sat there and waited.
It's not like that. We're just friends.
In my opinion, he is just a fool.
We got this chair free.
No, I'm not a teacher. I'm just a student.
I have but one wish.
He's not my boyfriend, or anything. He's just a friend.
This is, even now, an unrealized dream.
Only the dead have seen the end of war.
Mary is not my girlfriend, or anything. She's just a friend.
She didn't say even one word to me.
I just wanted Tom to be happy.
It's not a road, but a path.
We were just playing tag.
Bacteria are just tiny harmless cells.
"What's your name?" "Tom." "What's the whole name?" "My name is Tom, just Tom."
He got the car for nothing.
The hungry baby did nothing but cry.
That's not wine, but just grape juice.
I just don't feel like going to school today.
You're just running away from life's problems.
All I can do is wait.
He did nothing but stand watching the scene.
This day was just a waste of time and money.
This game only has one rule: kill or be killed.
I work simply because I like to work.
Oh, I'm just going to take it easy.
He did it just for fun.
I'm not a real fish, I'm just a mere plushy.
Jill is the only girl in our club.
I'm not angry at you, just very disappointed.
I was simply entranced by the beauty of her face.
The ice cream was neither good nor bad. It was just sweet.
Children often cry just to attract attention.
But I have nothing left. I am just an old stump.
Some read books just to pass time.
Judy is the only woman on the board.
He did nothing but complain about his job.
The only way was to ask her for help.
He did nothing but read newspapers.
"May I help you?" "No, thank you. I'm just looking."
You have only to touch the button.
This is the only road to the next town.
"Are you a model? Or an actress?" "No. I'm just a student."
This book is available at one shop only.
"Are you a model or an actor?" "No, I'm just a student."
Mathematics is not just the memorization of formulas.
The only solution is for her to give up the plan.
All I can do is to work silently.
You are the only man in the world that I can call my friend.
One mistake will cost a person his life.
Love is not just a feeling, but also an art.
She refused to play with it, and just sat there looking angry.
All Tom did was watch TV all day.
She is apt to look only at the surface of things.
All we can do is carry on the work until we finish it.
Education means something more than going to school.
I prefer working hard to just sitting idle.
I liked walking alone on the deserted beach.
I would just like to thank you for translating my sentences.
He lost his position only because he refused to tell a lie.
Are you just going to stand there all day?
"Ahh! What was that, Mommy?" "Don't be scared. It's just the wind."
We have a visitor right now. Would you mind waiting for a while?
That just goes to prove that you are a liar.