1.
nowadays, these days, in this day and age
Often used when commenting on modern trends or behaviors, sometimes with a critical or surprised tone.
今時珍しい。
That's rare nowadays.
Usage
Can function as both a noun (with の) and an adverb:
Often implies the speaker finds something outdated or surprising given modern standards. Can sound slightly dismissive or judgmental.
Common patterns
- 今時の + noun: modern-day ~, today's ~
- 今時珍しい: rare these days
- 今時そんな〜: that kind of ~ in this day and age (often critical)
Similar words
Related Words
Compare:
最近 (recently (neutral))
Synonym:
近頃 (these days (slightly formal))
Compare:
きょうび (these days)