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最近
saikin
Description
「最近」は、今から少し前までの短い時間のことを言う言葉です。
"最近" is a word that refers to a short time from now to a little while ago.
「最近、忙しいです」のように、近ごろの様子を話すときによく使います。
It is often used to talk about recent situations, as in "最近、忙しいです" (I've been busy recently).
Meanings
最近saikin
recently; lately; these days
最近、よく雨が降ります。
It has been raining a lot lately.
最近saikin
the recent past; recent times
最近のニュースを見ましたか。
Did you see the recent news?
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Notes
- Etymology
最 (most) + 近 (near), literally "most near" in time.
- Nuance
covers both a recent point and an ongoing recent period; use この頃 for a colloquial feel.
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