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N1 Expression

ついさっき

just now, a little while back, a short time ago

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      ついさっきまで(あめ)()っていたが、(いま)()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}

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      (かれ)ついさっきまで()っていたけどもう()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}

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      (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}

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      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)黙々(もくもく)仕事(しごと)(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}

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      仕事(しごと)でミスが発覚(はっかく)したが、担当(たんとう)(しゃ)ついさっき(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}

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