Meaning

Primary

Solely

Alternatives

Only, Merely, Simply, Just

Word Type

adverb, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji means solely, and this means solely, but also other related things like only or merely. They're all pretty close, so try to remember a few!

Reading

ただ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

To spice up something you'd describe with words like only and simply, use "ta-da (ただ)" to spice it up. It's like magic! Now it isn't just a gift, it's a TA-DA surprise gift.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女は私の母ではなく唯の付き添い人です。

She is not my mother, she’s just a chaperone.

Kanji Composition