このところ

lately

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lately Refers to the recent period or the past several days, weeks, or months. Often used with present-tense statements about an ongoing condition or trend.

JA: このところ忙しくて、友達に会えていません。

EN: I've been busy lately, so I haven't been able to see my friends.

犬と共に育ち、今でも犬は大好きなんですが、このところ猫派ですね。

I grew up with dogs and still love them, but these days I’m more of a cat person.

このところ調子はいかがですか。

How have you been feeling lately?

このところあまり外出する気がしない。

Lately, I haven't really felt like going out.

このところ飛行機事故が続く。

There have been a series of airplane accidents lately.

このところ物価が安定している。

Prices have been stable lately.

このところ、とても忙しくてね。

I've been really busy lately.

このところ難しい本読んでないから頭悪くなってる。

I haven’t been reading any difficult books lately, so I feel like I’m getting dumber.

このところ映画を観る元気がない。

Lately, I haven't had the energy to watch movies.