JLPT N3 Intermediate
只
「ただ」
Just, only, free of charge, or ordinary.
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Other forms
タダ for "free of charge"
但 for "but, however"
唯 less common kanji for "only"
1 Adverb
Only" / "Just" / "Simply"
Emphasizes the limitation of scope to a single thing, state, or action without anything else included.
Example
私 は ただ 、 あなた の 意見 が 聞きたかった だけ です 。
I just wanted to hear your opinion, that's all.
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2 Noun, Adverb
Free of Charge
Denotes that something is obtained or provided at absolutely no cost.
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3 Conjunction
But" / "However"
Introduces a contrasting condition, exception, or restriction to the preceding statement.
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4 Noun
Ordinary" / "Common"
Characterizes a subject as commonplace, mere, or lacking any special status or rank.
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