- ordinary; common; usualword usually written using kana alone
- free of chargeword usually written using kana aloneonly 只
- unaffected; as is; safeusu. as ただでは...
- only; merely; just; simply
- but; however; neverthelessesp. 但
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
adverb (fukushi)
conjunction
Other forms
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- ordinary; common; usual
- free of charge
- unaffected; as is; safe
- only; merely; just; simply
- but; however; nevertheless
This meaning is used to describe something that is regular, common, or usual.
This meaning is used to indicate that something is provided at no cost.
This meaning is used to express something that is untouched, unchanged, or safe.
This meaning is used to emphasize the only nature of something or to indicate simplicity.
This meaning is used to introduce a contrasting or contradicting statement.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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He wasn't just humouring me. Those were the eyes of someone who really understood my feelings and sympathised.
However, if you're going to read people's blogs in order to write an interesting blog, you can do that right away.
If it was just a book the Space Police wouldn't be sticking their noses in. The problem is that it's a bundle of super technology.
It's just if we have it every day we're bound to get fed up with it. I must increase the variety of my cooking.
Theses! ... What I write are just my ramblings, they're just something like essays.
The sun had barely risen at the foot of the mountain when she set out alone up the slope.
Oh, you! If you go around with a face like that, I'll have to demote you back down to 'friend' again.
Isn't that just what you'd expect from the prince? He certainly has the character of a truly great man.
The fun thing about this job is that the technology is continually advancing so it continues to be stimulating.