expression
Colloquial expression emphasizing a very recent past, often used in spoken Japanese. Similar to さっき but with added immediacy.
今さっき、駅で友達に会ったよ。
I just ran into a friend at the station a moment ago.
今さっきまで寝てたから、まだ頭がぼんやりしてる。
I was sleeping until just now, so my head is still fuzzy.