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these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
「この頃」 has another reading with different meanings.
この頃は暖かくなりました。
It has become warm these days.
この頃忙しくて会えません。
I can't meet because I'm busy these days.
この頃の子供は元気です。
Children these days are energetic.