merely in Japanese
merely in Japanese is ただ, ばかり, 単に — merely means only, and nothing more than; simply.
merely in Japanese
ただ
Pronounced: tada
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
ばかり
Pronounced: bakari
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
単に
Pronounced: tanni
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
What does "merely" mean?
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adv Only, and nothing more than; simply.
"I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive."
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merely in a sentence
- I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive.
- The delay was merely a formality.
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What is "merely" in Japanese?
"merely" in Japanese is ただ, ばかり, 単に. merely means: Only, and nothing more than; simply.
How do you pronounce ただ?
"merely" in Japanese is ただ, pronounced "tada".
How do you use "merely" in a sentence?
Example: "I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive." In Japanese, "merely" is ただ, ばかり, 単に.
Are there other ways to say "merely" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "merely": ただ, ばかり, 単に.
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