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Usages of saikin
最近 寮 の 一階 で 小さな 事故 が ありました。saikin ryou no ikkai de tiisana ziko ga arimasita.
Recently there was a small accident on the first floor of the dormitory.
最近 科学 の 記事 を 読むの が 楽しい です。saikin kagaku no kizi wo yomuno ga tanosii desu.
Recently I enjoy reading science articles.
最近 外国人 が 増えて います。saikin gaikokuzin ga huete imasu.
Recently, the number of foreigners is increasing.
最近 私 は 甘い 物 ばかり 食べて 太りました。saikin watasi ha amai mono bakari tabete hutorimasita.
Recently I gained weight because I eat only sweets.
最近 は 睡眠 の 質 を 上げる アプリ とか 本 とか が たくさん 出て います。saikin ha suimin no situ wo ageru apuri toka hon toka ga takusan dete imasu.
Recently, many apps and books that improve sleep quality have come out.
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