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ordinary; common; usual
free of charge
unaffected; as is; safe
only; merely; just; simply
but; however; nevertheless
ただ今、担当者は席を外しております。
I'm away from my desk right now.
これはただの冗談だから心配しないで。
This is just a joke, don't worry.
ただ事ではない雰囲気を感じたよ。
I felt an unusual atmosphere.