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VocabJLPT N1

these days

AdverbNoun

Also written as この頃

Definitions

1. these days
2. nowadays

This time expression means "lately," "these days," or "recently," referring to a period of time up to and including the present. It is used in everyday conversation to talk about current trends, habits, or changes that have been happening in the recent past.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The bakery nearby has been putting out so many new items lately — love it.

Sentence 2

The executive cautioned that "the market has been changing fast these days."

Sentence 3

I've been cutting back on sweets lately to take better care of my health.

Sentence 4

Probably just a coincidence, but I keep seeing the same numbers lately.

Sentence 5

I don't know, time just seems to fly by these days!