ついさっきjust now, a little while back, a short time ago

ついさっきまで雨(あめ)が降(ふ)っていたが、今(いま)は止(や)んでいる。

It was raining just a little while back, but now it has stopped. {just now, a little while back, a short time ago}

彼(かれ)はついさっきまで待(ま)っていたけどもう行(い)ってしまったよ。

He was waiting until just a little while back, but he has already left. {just now, a little while back, a short time ago}

彼(かれ)とはついさっき出会(であ)ったばかりですが、もう意気投合(いきとうごう)しました。

I just met him a little while back, but we've already hit it off. {just now, a little while back, a short time ago}

ついさっき退勤(たいきん)した部下(ぶか)をよそに、上司(じょうし)は黙々(もくもく)と仕事(しごと)を続(つづ)けている。

Ignoring the subordinate who just left work a short time ago, the boss continues to work quietly. {just now, a little while back, a short time ago}

仕事(しごと)でミスが発覚(はっかく)したが、担当(たんとう)者(しゃ)はついさっき帰(かえ)ってしまった。

A mistake at work was discovered, but the person in charge went home just a little while back. {just now, a little while back, a short time ago}