It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 最近
Meaning: ”recently” or “lately”
Examples:
- 私は最近女性不信です I don’t trust women these days.
- 最近、携帯は高いです。 Cell phones are expensive nowadays.
- 最近ごみの量が増えた。 The quantity of garbage has increased recently.
- 最近の女性はたくましい Modern women are tough.
- 最近の子供は発育がいい Children grow up quickly these days.
- 最近は何かと忙しいです I have been pretty busy recently.
- 最近めっきり寒くなった It has become cold suddenly of late.
- 最近日本は景気が良い。 Recently Japan is in an economic boom.
- 最近転職を考えている。 I’ve been thinking about a career change lately.
- あの会社は最近営業不振だ That company’s business is in a slump recently.
