noun
General temporal noun referring to the present time or recent period. Often used in statements about current trends or situations.
今節は、若者の間でオンラインゲームが流行っている。
Nowadays, online games are popular among young people.
noun
current section of a competition season
Sports term referring to the ongoing segment or phase of a league, tournament, or season.
今節の試合で、チームは連勝を伸ばした。
In the current section of the season, the team extended its winning streak.