最近
saikin
Common
N4
adverb
Translations
1.
recently
2.
lately
Notes
The term '最近' is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to refer to events or situations that have occurred in the near past. It is neutral in formality and can be used in various contexts.
Tags
Examples
最近、忙しいです。
Saikin, isogashii desu.
I have been busy recently.
最近、彼に会っていません。
Saikin, kare ni atteimasen.
I haven't seen him lately.
最近のニュースを見ましたか？
Saikin no nyūsu o mimashita ka?
Did you see the recent news?