Dictionary
English - Japanese
Recently
ˈris(ə)ntli
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
最近 (さいきん), 最近の (さいきんの), この間 (このあいだ), 昨今 (さっこん)
Recently meanings in Japanese
最近 (さいきん)
Example:
I have been busy recently.
最近忙しかったです。
Have you seen any good movies recently?
最近いい映画を見ましたか？
Usage: InformalContext: Everyday conversation, casual discussions.
Note: This is the most common translation of 'recently' and can be used in both spoken and written Japanese.
最近の (さいきんの)
Example:
The recent news article was interesting.
最近のニュース記事は面白かったです。
What are your recent discoveries?
最近の発見は何ですか？
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in both formal and informal writing, particularly when modifying nouns.
Note: This form is often used to describe something that has occurred or been created in the recent past.
この間 (このあいだ)
Example:
I went to the park the other day.
この間公園に行きました。
We met recently at the café.
この間カフェで会いました。
Usage: InformalContext: Casual conversations, often referring to a specific occasion.
Note: This phrase literally means 'the other day' and can imply a very recent timeframe, similar to 'recently'.
昨今 (さっこん)
Example:
Recently, technology has advanced rapidly.
昨今、技術は急速に進歩しています。
The economy has changed recently.
昨今、経済は変化しました。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in written language, reports, and more formal speeches.
Note: This term is more formal and often appears in news articles or academic contexts.
Recently's synonyms
recent
Recent means having happened or begun not long ago. It is used to describe something that is new or fresh.
Example: Have you read any recent books on the topic?
Note: Recent is often used to refer to a specific time frame or event that has occurred recently, while recently is more general.
freshly
Freshly means newly or recently. It is used to describe something that has been done or made very recently.
Example: The bread was freshly baked this morning.
Note: Freshly is more commonly used to describe something that has been done or made recently, such as food or products.
Recently expressions, common phrases
Lately
Used to refer to a recent, but not specified, period of time.
Example: I've been feeling tired lately.
Note: Lately implies a more general sense of recentness without specifying an exact time frame.
In recent times
Refers to the period of time close to the present.
Example: In recent times, there has been a surge in online shopping.
Note: This phrase explicitly states that the events or changes occurred close to the current time.
Of late
Indicates a recent period of time, usually implying negative consequences or changes.
Example: She has been absent from work of late.
Note: Similar to lately, but often used in a more formal or literary context and with a sense of negative outcomes.
Recently
Indicates a short time before the present.
Example: I saw him recently at the market.
Note: The original word being used in the phrase, 'recently', directly refers to a short time before the present.
In the past few days
Refers to a specific, short period leading up to the present.
Example: In the past few days, I've been trying to finish my assignments.
Note: This phrase specifies the time frame as 'past few days', indicating a recent and defined period.
As of late
Refers to a recent period of time, often with implications of change or decline.
Example: As of late, the company has seen a decline in sales.
Note: Similar to 'of late', but 'as of late' is more commonly used in a business or formal context to show a recent shift or trend.
In the recent past
Refers to a specific period of time preceding the present moment.
Example: In the recent past, we have made significant progress.
Note: This phrase explicitly specifies the time frame as 'recent past', indicating a clearly defined period before the present.
Recently everyday (slang) expressions
As of recently
A casual expression indicating a recent change or action taken.
Example: As of recently, I've been trying to eat healthier.
Note: A slight variation of 'recently' with a more casual tone.
Of recent
An abbreviated form of 'recently' to refer to something that has happened very recently.
Example: I heard of recent plans for a new project at work.
Note: A more concise way to convey a recent occurrence.
In the near past
A way to describe a time just before the present, similar to 'recently'.
Example: We have upgraded our systems in the near past.
Note: Slightly more formal and less commonly used in informal conversation.
Just lately
A colloquial way to mean 'recently' or 'as of late.'
Example: Just lately, I've been feeling more optimistic.
Note: More informal and conversational than 'recently' but less common.
Recently - Examples
Recently, I've been feeling really tired.
I just bought this shirt recently.
Have you seen any good movies recently?
Recently grammar
Recently - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: recently
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): recently
Syllables, Separation and Stress
recently Contains 3 syllables: re • cent • ly
Phonetic transcription: ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē
re cent ly , ˈrē sᵊnt lē (The red syllable is stressed)
Recently - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
recently: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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