ただいま
ただいま
JLPT N5 · vocab_expressionMeaning
I'm home
Examples
家に帰って、ただいまと言います。
When I return home, I say 'I'm home'.
📖 How to Use
「ただいま」means "I'm home." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
When you see 「ただいま」in a sentence, pay attention to the particle that follows — it changes how the word functions.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「ただいま」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「ただいま」mean in Japanese?+
「ただいま」means "I'm home". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_expression" category.
How do you read 「ただいま」?+
「ただいま」is read as「ただいま」.
Is 「ただいま」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「ただいま」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「ただいま」?+
家に帰って、ただいまと言います。 — When I return home, I say 'I'm home'.
Practice 「ただいま」 with spaced repetition