ご時世

Meaning

1. n
   the times; the world; society

Example sentences

• 金が物言う、世知辛いこのご時世に、彼の生き方は一服の清涼剤だね。

  In this harsh, petty world where money does the talking, his way of life is like a breath of fresh air.

• 「おかえり。お風呂沸いてるよ」「お腹空いたから、何か先に食べたいんだけど」「無理、何も触らないで！お風呂場へどうぞ」「おいおい。ばい菌扱いすんなよ」「仕方ないでしょ？このご時世。急いでください。あっ、お風呂から上がったら窓を開けといてね」

  "Welcome home. The bath is ready for you." "I'm feeling hungry, so is it ok if I eat something beforehand?" "No, don't touch a thing! Get to the bathroom." "Hey, you don't have to treat me like a germ you know." "But do you think I can help it with the current state of the world? Please hurry up. Oh, and don't forget to leave the window open after you get out of the bath."