How to say 'As usual' in Japanese | 相変わらず

word

Meaning

As usual

Reading

Kanji

相Mutual 変Change, Abnormal

Explanation

The Japanese adverb '相変わらず (あいかわらず)' means 'as usual' or 'still.' It is used to describe a situation or condition that remains unchanged over time, often implying continuity from the past to the present. This word can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation. For example: He is still late as usual 「彼は相変わらず遅刻している」 (かれはあいかわらずちこくしている). The weather is still hot as usual 「天気は相変わらず暑い」 (てんきはあいかわらずあつい). Note that '相変わらず' is often used to convey a sense of familiarity or unchanging nature, whether it's about a habit, a state, or a condition.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3558

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting