ただ
ただ
tada
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
ただ (ただ (tada)) means "Free (of charge)". It is read ただ (tada). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Free (of charge)
Also : As is · Usual · Common · Ordinary
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Example Sentences
この入場料はただだ。
このにゅうじょうりょうはただだ。
This admission fee is free.
ただ静かに待っていた。
ただしずかにまっていた。
I was just quietly waiting.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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