interjection (kandoushi), usually written using kana, abbreviation
1. I'm home!; I'm back!; it's me!adverb (fukushi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi), usually written using kana
2. now; at present; at the momentadverb (fukushi), usually written using kana
3. just now; a moment ago- 4. at once; right away; in a minute; shortly; soon