只今 ただいま
tadaima

Interjection

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

Abbreviation
Usually Written in Kana
Related to ただいま帰りました
ただいま、お かあさん。
tadaima okāsan.
I'm home, Mom!
Noun
Adverb

2. now; at present; at the moment

Usually Written in Kana
もう わけありませんが、ただ いま満室 まんしつになっています。
mōshiwake arimasenga tadaimamanshitsuni natte imasu.
I'm afraid we're quite full at the moment.
Adverb

3. just now; a moment ago

Usually Written in Kana
メアリーはただいま もどったところです。
meariiwa tadaimamodotta tokorodesu.
Mary has just come home.
Adverb

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

Usually Written in Kana
ただいま まいります。
tada ima mairimasu.
I will be with you right away.
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