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最近
saikin
recently
最近、天気が良くて気持ちがいいです。
The weather has been nice recently, and it feels good.
general
A period of time not long ago; recently.
最近、新しいレストランができました。
A new restaurant opened recently.
最近、忙しくて会えませんでした。
I've been busy recently and couldn't meet you.
Often used to refer to a short period of time in the past, typically within the last few weeks or months.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This word is very common in everyday conversation and writing. It can be used to refer to a short period of time in the past, such as the last few weeks or months.
Gold Rule
Noun vs. Adverb
When used as a noun, it is often followed by particles like 'に' or 'の'. When used as an adverb, it modifies verbs or adjectives to indicate recent time.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '最' (sai, meaning 'most') and '近い' (chikai, meaning 'near'), literally meaning 'most near' or 'most recent'.
Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun or adverb depending on the context. As a noun, it is often followed by a particle like 'に' or 'の'.
Word Breakdown
最
most
prefix近い
near
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