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近頃， 近ごろ， ちかごろ
1. lately, recently, nowadays
2. terribly, awfully, extremely
最近，近来，如今；极其，非常，极其
は
1. indicates sentence topic
2. indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)
3. adds emphasis
指示句子的主题；表示与另一选项（无论是否明确提及）形成对比；表示强调
