1. Interjection (kandoushi)

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

   Usually written using kana aloneAbbreviationsee ただいま帰りました

   ただいま、お母さん。

2. Adverb (fukushi), Noun

   now; at present; at the moment

   Usually written using kana alone

3. Adverb (fukushi)

   just now; a moment ago

   Usually written using kana alone

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

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written ただ今【ただいま】tadaima、唯今【ただいま】tadaima