noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
A slightly formal or written-style word for 'these days' or 'at present'. Often used in commentary or reflective statements.
当節は、物価が上がるばかりだ。
These days, prices just keep going up.
当節の若者は、あまり本を読まないと言われる。
It is said that young people nowadays don't read many books.