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近ごろは

these days

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these days 近ごろ means “recently” or “lately,” and は marks the topic. It commonly refers to the current period in contrast with the past.
JA: 近ごろは忙しくて、あまり映画を見ない。
EN: These days, I’m busy and don’t watch many movies.

近ごろはさっぱり彼女に会わない。

I haven't seen her at all lately.

近ごろは肉がとても高い。

These days, meat is very expensive.

近ごろはこんな仕事をする職人はいないよ

These days, there aren't any craftsmen who do this kind of work.

— 紅の豚 (1992)

近ごろは物価が高い。

Prices have been high lately.