Vocabulary

What does ただ (tada) mean?

ただ means free (of charge); just, only.

Quick facts
Readingただ
Romajitada
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ただ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworktada

free (of charge); just, only

Genki 23Genki

Example sentences

  • This is just a piece of paper.

  • I'm just watching.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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