Meaning

Primary

As Usual

Alternatives

As Ever, The Same, As Before

Word Type

adverb, noun

Explanation

A mutual change you make with other people will go so smoothly that it will seem like everything is working as usual. It will be like everything is the same as it was before because the change was mutual.

Reading

あいかわらず
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You've learned both of these readings by now so you should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

相変わらず面白いことをしてるね。

As usual, you're doing something interesting.

彼は相変わらず、つぶやくような小声で、ヒドイことを言いまくっていた。

He was muttering an oath under his breath as usual.

牛さん、相変わらずかっこいい鼻輪をつけてるね。でも、今日は鼻毛が出てるよ。

Mr. Cow, as usual, you've got a cool nose ring, but I can see your nose hairs today.

Kanji Composition