JLPT N5 Beginner
只今
「ただいま」
“I’m home!”; also a formal adverb meaning right now, just now, or immediately.
Readings
Other forms
只今 more formal, used in writing or announcements
1 Interjection
I'm home!
This customary greeting is announced immediately upon entering one’s own home or returning to a home base.
Example
A ただいま ！
B お かえり なさい 。 夕食 の 準備 が でき て い ます よ 。
[A:] I'm home! [B:] Welcome back. Dinner is ready.
3 more examples in the
mobile app
2 Adverb
Right now" / "At this moment
This formal adverb specifies the current moment in time, often to describe an ongoing state or condition.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app
3 Adverb
Just now" / "A moment ago
This usage indicates an action was completed mere seconds or minutes prior to the statement.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app
4 Adverb
Right away" / "Shortly
This sense conveys that an action is about to begin immediately, emphasizing promptness.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app