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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

ただ今

唯今、 只今

Reading

Kana: ただいま
Romaji: tadaima
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

int
exp
1

Here I am; I'm home!

Note: word usually written using kana alone; abbreviation
See also: ただいま帰りました
n-t
adv
2

presently; right away; right now; just now

Kanji

Readings: コン、 キン、 いま
Meaning: now
Readings: ユイ、 イ、 ただ
Meanings: solely, only, merely, simply
Readings: シ、 ただ
Meanings: only, free, in addition

Example Sentences

ただいま品切(しなぎ)れだ。
➥We're out of stock now.
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ただいま(まい)ります。
➥I will be with you right away.
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ただいまお話中(はなしちゅう)です。
➥The line is engaged.
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ただいま通話中(つうわちゅう)だ。
➥The line is busy now.
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ただいま(はな)(ちゅう)です。
➥The line is busy now.
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ただいま、お(かあ)さん。
➥I'm home, Mom!
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