近ごろは

these days

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these days Used to describe the present period, often in contrast with the past.
JA: 近ごろは忙しいです。
EN: I've been busy these days.

近ごろは肉がとても高い。

These days, meat is very expensive.

近ごろは

Lately,

— 魔女の宅急便 (1989)

近ごろは物価が高い。

Prices have been high lately.

近ごろはさっぱり彼女に会わない。

I haven't seen her at all lately.