ただ

ただ · タダ

1. takes の, noun, usually in kana ordinary; common; usual
2. usually in kana, esp. 只 if written with kanji free of charge; free
3. usually in kana, usu. as ～では... unaffected; as is; safe
4. adverb, usually in kana only; merely; just; simply
5. conjunction, usually in kana, esp. 但 if written with kanji but; however; nevertheless; except