Only Free of Charge

January 26, 2011

“Only Free of Charge” in kanji. Japanese calligraphy art by Nao.

Only Free of Charge

tada

Nothing is more expensive than things that are available free of charge. To mean this, we say, “tada yori takai mono wa nai.” This saying tells us that if you get something for free, you must repay more than what you get. Repayment often costs more than you get.

Tada means free of charge.

Tada also means only.

Tadaima means “just now.” This word is used as a daily greeting. When we get home, we say, “tadaima,” meaning “I’m home.”


The kanji for “Only Free of Charge” with the stroke order and arrows showing directions.

  1. Draw the left side of the rectangle.
  2. Draw the upper and right sides of the rectangle.
  3. Draw the lower side of the rectangle.
  4. Draw the sweeping stroke.
  5. Draw the elongated dot.
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