Explanation

lately; recently; nowadays

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Example Sentences

• この頃は忙しくてなかなかゆっくり休めない

  Lately I've been so busy that I can't relax.

  このごろはいそがしくてなかなかゆっくりやすめない

  kono goro wa isogashikute nakanaka yukkuri yasumenai

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• この頃は天気が良くない

  The weather hasn't been good recently.

  このごろはてんきがよくない

  kono goro wa tenki ga yokunai

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• 最近の子供たちはスマートフォンが普通に使える

  These days, even children can use smartphones without any difficulty.

  さいきんのこどもたちはすまーとふぉんがふつうにつかえる

  saikin no kodomo-tachi wa sumātofon ga futsū ni tsukaeru

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• この頃はテレビを見るよりもインターネットを使うことが多い

  These days, I use the internet more than watch television.

  このごろはてれびをみるよりもいんたーねっとをつかうことがおおい

  kono goro wa terebi o miru yori mo intānetto o tsukau koto ga ōi

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• この頃の若者はSNSを頻繁に利用する

  Young people nowadays frequently use social networking services.

  このごろのわかものはえすえぬえすをひんぱんにりようする

  kono goro no wakamono wa esunesu o hinpan ni riyou suru

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Remember that 'kono goro' is a noun phrase used to express the recent period of time.
• It's commonly used in spoken and written Japanese, so practice its usage in various contexts.
• This word is essential for JLPT N4, so make sure to familiarize yourself with its reading and meaning.
• Try to use 'kono goro' in sentences to enhance memory retention.
• Learn other related words to expand your vocabulary and understanding of similar concepts.

Related Words

• * 最近Pronunciation
• * 近頃Pronunciation
• * 最新Pronunciation