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Base noun form meaning 'free of charge' or 'no cost.' Often used in phrases like 『只で』 (tada de, 'for free') or 『只今』 (tadaima, 'currently free').
Theme
At a library, User and their colleague Ken are talking about borrowing books. Ken explains the borrowing policy.
只
ただ
free of charge
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a sign that says 'FREE' in big letters. The word 'tada' sounds like 'tada!' — as in 'ta-da! It's free!' — helping you remember 『只』 (tada, 'free of charge').
Cultural Note
In Japan, you might see 『只』 (tada) on signs for free samples or events, like 『只今無料』 (tadaima muryou, 'currently free'). It's also used in casual speech to emphasize something is gratis, such as 『只で貰った』 (tada de moratta, 'I got it for free').
Forms
Base: 只Base noun form meaning 'free of charge' or 'no cost.' Often used in phrases like 『只で』 (tada de, 'for free') or 『只今』 (tadaima, 'currently free').