— only, free, in addition

  • JLPT N1
  • Beyond Jōyō
  • #2288 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomi
ただ

Example words

  • ただ(1) ordinary; common; usual (2) free of charge (3) unaffected; as is; safe (4) only; merely; just; simply (5) but; however; nevertheless
  • 只管ひたすらnothing but; earnest; intent; determined; set on (something)