ただいま
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A fixed greeting expression used when returning home. It literally means 'just now' or 'I have just returned.'
Theme
User returns home from school and greets their mother, Mom, who is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
ただいま
ただいま
Here I am, I'm home!
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Imagine arriving home and announcing your presence: 'Tada, I'm back!' It sounds like 'tada' (as in 'ta-da!') plus 'ima' (now) → 『ただいま』 (tadaima, 'Here I am, I'm home!').
Cultural Note
In Japan, when returning home, people say 『ただいま』 (tadaima, 'Here I am, I'm home!') to announce their arrival. The expected response is 『おかえりなさい』 (okaerinasai, 'Welcome back'). This exchange is a common daily ritual in households.
Forms
Base: ただいまA fixed greeting expression used when returning home. It literally means 'just now' or 'I have just returned.'