“Lately” in Japanese
Short answer
Lately in Japanese is “近頃” (chikagoro). Full meaning: lately, recently, nowadays; terribly, awfully, extremely.
Other ways to say “Lately” in Japanese
輓近
bankin lately, recently, in recent times
最近
saikin recently, lately, these days, nowadays, right now; nearest, closest
この所
konotokoro lately, recently, these days
此間
konaida the other day, lately, recently
この間
konoaida the other day, lately, recently, during this period; meanwhile, in the meantime
ここん所
kokontoko recently, lately, these days
ここの所
kokonotokoro of late, lately; this part, this point, here
近ごろ
chikagoro lately, recently, nowadays; terribly, awfully, extremely
ちかごろ
chikagoro lately, recently, nowadays; terribly, awfully, extremely
昨今
sakkon these days, nowadays, recently, lately
さいきん
saikin recently, lately, these days, nowadays, right now; nearest, closest
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