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このごろ
kono goro
recently
このごろ、天気が良くないね。
The weather hasn't been good lately.
informal
A phrase meaning 'recently' or 'lately', often used to refer to a period of time in the near past.
このごろ、忙しくて友達と会えない。
I've been too busy to meet friends lately.
このごろ、新しいカフェが増えたね。
There have been a lot of new cafes opening recently.
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to refer to a recent period of time.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Context
This phrase is often used to introduce a topic about recent changes or observations, similar to 'lately' or 'recently' in English.
Gold Rule
Time Reference
Always refers to a recent period of time, not a specific event or date.
Word Origin
Combination of 'この' (this) and '頃' (time/period), literally meaning 'this time period'.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe changes or observations in the recent past. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more common in casual speech.
Word Breakdown
この
this
determinerごろ
time/period
noun和英辞典