Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Noun
ordinary; common; usual
Usually written using kana alone
私はただの名無しの権兵衛です。I am just a nobody. free of charge; free
Usually written using kana aloneesp. 只 if written with kanji
unaffected; as is; safe
Usually written using kana aloneusu. as ～では...
Adverb (fukushi)
only; merely; just; simply
Usually written using kana alone
Conjunction
but; however; nevertheless; except
Usually written using kana aloneesp. 但 if written with kanji
Also written 唯【ただ】、徒【ただ】、但【ただ】