この間

This is the 2859th most frequent Japanese word.

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この間

"この間" means "the other day" or "recently."


In this sentence, 'この間' is used to indicate a recent past time, equivalent to 'the other day' in English.

この間、友達と映画を見に行きました。

The other day, I went to watch a movie with my friend.


Here, 'この間' refers to a specific past occurrence, often translated as 'the recent' or 'the other' in relation to context.

この間の会議で新しいプロジェクトの話をしました。

In the recent meeting, we discussed the new project.


Used in a broader temporal range, 'この間' signifies a continuous past time span leading up to the present moment.

この間ずっと忙しかったですが、ようやく落ち着きました。

I have been busy all this time, but I have finally settled down.