ただいま
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 只今
I'm home!; I'm back!; it's me!; now
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Interjection
I'm home!; I'm back!; it's me!AbbreviationAdverb, Noun
now; at present; at the momentAdverb
just now; a moment ago- at once; right away; in a minute; shortly; soon
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
Conjunction
just nowArchaic
Example sentences
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The line is busy now.
ただいま参ります。
I will be with you right away.
ただいま話し中です。
The line is busy now.
ただいまお話中です。
The line is engaged.
ただいま、お母さん。
I'm home, Mom!
More examples (10)
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We are full just now.
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He's gone to Nagoya on business.
「ただいまー」「お帰りなさい」
"I'm back." "Welcome home."
トムはただ今外出しております。
Tom is out at the moment.
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Sorry, the line is busy now.
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We're out of stock now.
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We are currently experiencing some turbulence.
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The museum is closed now.
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I'm back! Oh? Have we got a guest?
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Mr Tanabe is out now.