Japanese phrase
最近は___をしています。 sai kin wa ___ o shi te i ma su
Meaning
Lately I have been ___.
When to use it
States what someone has been doing lately. The expression often brings up a new hobby or ongoing routine in a casual chat.
Example dialogue
最近は料理をしています。 sai kin wa ryō ri o shi te i ma su
Lately, I have been cooking.
何を作ってるんですか？ nan o tsuku tte ru n de su ka
What are you making?