ここのところ

expression, adverb

lately; of late; these days

Adverbial expression referring to the recent period up to now. Often used when something has been happening continuously or noticeably recently.

• ここのところ、ずっと雨あめが続つづいている。

  It's been raining a lot lately.

• ここのところ忙いそがしくて、全ぜん然ぜん休やすめていない。

  I've been so busy these days that I haven't been able to rest at all.

expression, noun

this part; this point; here

Noun usage referring to a specific part or point in a sequence, conversation, or physical location. Less common than the adverbial sense.

• 話はなしのここのところがよくわからなかった。

  I didn't really understand this part of the story.

• 地ち図ずのここのところを見みてください。

  Please look at this point on the map.