How do you say "Since a little while ago" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use さっきからです (sakki kara desu) at the hospital or clinic when the symptom started a short time ago.

Chunk or pattern

• This is a fixed timing response.
• Learn the whole line first.
• It is useful for sudden symptoms.

Core words

• さっき: a short while ago / just now.
• から: since / from.

Helper words and endings

• です: polite sentence ending.

Practical note

This can be especially useful for sudden pain, dizziness, nausea, or a symptom that began while you were already out.