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GrammarJLPT N5
ordinary
の-AdjectiveNounAdverbConjunction

Also written as 唯

Definitions

  1. 1. ordinary
  2. 2. common
  3. 3. free of charge
  4. 4. unaffected
This word can mean "just," "only," "merely," or "free of charge" depending on context. It is used to minimize or restrict something, and in some contexts it functions like "however" to introduce a qualification or exception.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

A: What's that sound? B: Just the wind.

Sentence 2

The world is no ordinary place.

Sentence 3

It's just water.

Sentence 4

We're just friends.

Sentence 5

That person is just a customer.