No. 1,617 in Japanese
昨今
"Nowadays" or "recently."
In a sentence
昨今の気候変動についての研究が重要です。
Research on climate change nowadays is important.
The word "昨今" is used here to mean "nowadays" or "recent times," emphasizing the ongoing relevance of climate change research.
食生活の変化は昨今の健康問題を引き起こしている。
Changes in diet have caused current health issues.
In this sentence, "昨今" refers to current or recent times, stressing the connection between diet shifts and present health concerns.
昨今では技術革新が日常生活を著しく変えています。
In recent days, technological innovation has significantly altered daily life.
Here, "昨今" emphasizes the recency and ongoing impact of technological advancements on everyday activities.
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