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ただいま

ただいまtadaima

CommonExpression

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

  1. interjection

    I'm home!; I'm back!; it's me!

    usually written using kana aloneabbreviation

    See also: ただいま帰(かえ)りました

    ただいま、お母(かあ)さん。

    • I'm home, Mom!
    • I'm home, Mum!

    Words:ただいまお母(かあ)さん

    Verified
  2. adverbnoun

    now; at present; at the moment

    usually written using kana alone

  3. adverb

    just now; a moment ago

    usually written using kana alone

  4. at once; right away; in a minute; shortly; soon

    usually written using kana alone

    ただいま参(まい)ります。

    • I will be with you right away.

    Words:ただいままいる

    Verified

Example sentences 53

ただいま参(まい)ります。

  • I will be with you right away.

Words:ただいままいる

Verified

ただいま、お母(かあ)さん。

  • I'm home, Mom!
  • I'm home, Mum!

Words:ただいまお母(かあ)さん

Verified

ただいまお話(はなし)中(ちゅう)です。

  • The line is engaged.
  • The line is busy now.
Other translations (3)
  • The line is busy.

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