近年
in recent years
→ In recent years, people's interest in environmental issues has increased significantly.
かつて
formerly; once
→ This area used to be a quiet rural district, but it has now become completely urbanized.
予て(より/から)
previously; for some time
→ As previously announced, we will launch a new service next month.
目下
currently; at present
→ We are currently making preparations to launch a new project.
終日
all day; throughout the day
→ Due to the typhoon, train services were suspended all day today.
早急に
urgently; promptly
→ This problem cannot be left unattended. It must be dealt with urgently.
即座に
immediately; on the spot
→ When he was asked a question, he answered immediately without hesitation.
すかさず
without missing a beat; promptly
→ Seeing his opponent make a mistake, he immediately launched a counterattack.
不意に
suddenly; unexpectedly
→ While we were chatting happily, he suddenly became serious and started talking.
突如
suddenly; abruptly
→ It had been a peaceful afternoon, but suddenly a violent shaking struck.
近々
soon; before long
→ We are planning to take a family trip to a hot spring soon.
直に
soon; before long
→ It is cold now, but warm spring will soon arrive.
ぼつぼつ(と)
①soon; gradually ②sporadically ③in spots
→ It is getting late, so shall we start getting ready to leave?
今どき
nowadays
→ Some adults complain that young people nowadays have no manners.
今ごろ
①at this late stage ②around this time
→ It is already too late to apologize now.
今さら
now; at this late stage
→ It is too late to regret it now; it cannot be undone.
今や
①now; by now ②now is the time
→ He was once an unknown newcomer, but now he has become a world-famous star.
今に
before long; sooner or later
→ If you keep living such an unreasonable lifestyle, sooner or later you will ruin your health.
頻繁に
frequently
→ Accidents occur frequently at this intersection, so caution is necessary.
始終
constantly; all the time
→ He had been physically weak since childhood and was constantly catching colds.
ちょくちょく
often; frequently
→ I still often stop by the ramen shop I used to frequent as a student.
およそ
①approximately ②not at all
→ Approximately 1,000 spectators had gathered at the venue.
極めて
extremely
→ This incident had a major impact on society and can be described as extremely malicious.
ごく
very; extremely
→ The only people he spoke honestly to were his very close friends.
至って
very; extremely; perfectly
→ My grandmother is over 80, but she is perfectly healthy and never misses her daily walk.
人一倍
more than others; exceptionally
→ She has worked harder than others in order to succeed.
一通り
①from beginning to end ②generally ③ordinary (in negatives)
→ I quickly looked through the meeting materials from beginning to end.
やや
slightly; somewhat
→ It seems slightly warmer today than yesterday.
幾分
somewhat; a little
→ After taking the medicine, I feel that my headache has eased somewhat.
そこそこ
①fairly; reasonably ②hurriedly ③around
→ I did not study much for this test, but I still got a reasonably good score.
若干
some; a small amount
→ The meeting started slightly later than scheduled.
今一つ
not quite satisfactory; lacking something
→ This design is not bad, but it feels like something is still missing.
散々
terribly; severely
→ After getting lost and then getting caught in the rain, it was a terrible day.
ぐっと
①firmly; in one go ②markedly
→ I put a lot of strength into lifting the heavy luggage.
遥かに
far; much
→ The actual scenery was far more beautiful than it looked in the photos.
がっちり(と)する
solid; firm; tight; shrewd with money
→ He practices judo, so he has a solid build.
がっしり(と)する
sturdy; solidly built
→ As expected of a rugby player, he has broad, solid shoulders.
くっきり(と)する
clear-cut; distinct
→ On clear days, the outline of distant mountains can be seen distinctly.
すんなり(と)する
①slender ②smoothly; without resistance
→ Her fingers are white, long, slender, and beautiful.
着々(と)
steadily; step by step
→ Construction of the new building is progressing steadily according to plan.
ぐんぐん(と)
rapidly; steadily and strongly
→ The child grew rapidly over the summer and became taller than me.
ぐったりする
be exhausted; droop
→ After walking around all day in the intense heat, I was completely exhausted by the time I got home.
げっそりする
look gaunt; become exhausted; be disheartened
→ He became noticeably gaunt while hospitalized due to illness.
ひっそりする
quiet; deserted
→ The tourist season ended, and the hot-spring town became quiet and deserted.
ごたごた(と)する
messy; complicated; troubled
→ The moving boxes have not been put away yet, so the room is still cluttered.
ごちゃごちゃ(と)する
messy; confused; rambling
→ His desk is always cluttered with documents and books.
べたべた(と)する
sticky; plastered all over; clingy
→ After walking outside on a hot day, my body felt sticky with sweat and uncomfortable.
さも
as if; apparently
→ He made a very surprised face as if he knew nothing at all.
さぞ
must be; surely
→ Living alone in an unfamiliar place must be very lonely.
何卒
please; I sincerely request
→ We sincerely ask for your continued support in the future.
何なりと
anything; whatever you need
→ If there is anything unclear, please feel free to let us know.
どうやら
apparently; it seems; somehow
→ The road was congested, but it looks like I will still make it in time for the appointment.
よほど
very; considerably; must be quite...
→ For him to be that angry, someone must have said something really awful to him.
さほど
not particularly; not very
→ Today is not as cold as yesterday, and it does not feel freezing cold.
到底
cannot possibly; by no means
→ With such a short preparation period, there is no way we can meet the deadline.
一見
①at first glance ②one look; worth seeing
→ At first glance he looks scary, but he is actually a very kind person.
一向に
not at all; show no sign of
→ No matter how many times he is warned, he shows no intention whatsoever of changing his attitude.
一概に
categorically; indiscriminately (usually negative)
→ You cannot conclude from the result alone that he did not make enough effort.
ろくに。。。ない
hardly; not properly
→ I have been so busy that I have hardly been able to get proper sleep for the past few days.
何でも
apparently; I hear that
→ Apparently, they are going to get married soon.
及び
and; as well as
→ Representatives from each department and relevant staff attended the meeting.
並びに
and; as well as (formal)
→ Before the opening, there will be greetings from the organizers and co-organizers.
もしくは
or; alternatively
→ Applicants must be university graduates or possess an equivalent level of academic ability.
但し
however; provided that; except that
→ All items are currently 30% off. However, some products are excluded.
なお
①furthermore; additionally ②still ③even more
→ This concludes the meeting. For further details, please refer to the separate materials.
ちなみに
by the way; incidentally
→ I will be on an overseas business trip from next week. By the way, my destination is London.
もっとも
①however; though ②natural; reasonable
→ He passed the exam. However, it was not a difficult exam.
故に
therefore; hence
→ He never neglected his daily efforts. Therefore, he was able to achieve success.
因って
therefore; accordingly
→ For the reasons stated above, this proposal was rejected.
第一
first of all; above all
→ I am against choosing him as the leader. First of all, he lacks experience.