当とう節せつとうせつじ字FuriganaMeanings1noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverbnowadays; these daysA slightly formal or written-style word for 'these days' or 'at present'. Often used in commentary or reflective statements.当とう節せつは、物ぶっ価かが上あがるばかりだ。These days, prices just keep going up.