N3
いまごろ (imagoro)
今ごろ
about this time; around now; by now
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a time point that is 'around now' or 'around that time' (when referring to the past/future relative to now). Often implies a sense of 'already' or 'finally'. Can also be used to speculate about the current state.
📝 Example Sentences
今ごろ彼は家に帰っているはずだ。
He should be home by now.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "今ごろ"!
「まだ仕事してるの？」 「うん、でも______は終わると思うよ。」
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「今ごろ」は「だいたいこの時間」という意味で使われます。
English: "今ごろ" means "around this time" or "by this time".
English: "今ごろ" means "around this time" or "by this time".
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