ただいま
N2ただ今
只今唯今
[tadaima]
Definitions
1.interjection (kandoushi)
I'm home!; I'm back!; it's me!
2.adverb (fukushi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
now; at present; at the moment
3.adverb (fukushi)
just now; a moment ago
4.adverb (fukushi)
at once; right away; in a minute; shortly; soon
Example Sentences
玄関を開けてただ今と声をかけた。
I opened the door and called out 'I'm home.'
ただ今戻りましたと上司に報告した。
I reported to my boss that I had just returned.
子供たちがただ今と元気に帰ってきた。
The children came home cheerfully saying 'I'm back.'