今頃
Meanings
1
about this time; around now
Refers to a time around the present moment or a specified time, often with a nuance of expectation or contrast with what is happening now. Can be used as a noun or adverb.
He should be home by now.
Around this time last year it was still cold.
Usage patterns
- 今頃〈事〉かexpresses surprise or criticism that something is happening only now, implying it's too late
You're apologizing now? (It's a bit too late.)
- 今頃〈人〉は〈場所〉にいるだろうto wonder or guess where someone is around this time
He's probably at the airport by now.
- 今頃になって〈動詞〉to finally do something only at this late point
I only just now noticed the mistake.