How to use 相変わらず (あいかわらず)
Meaning of 相変わらず
The Japanese verb "相変わらず" (あいかわらず, aikawazu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- As always: Indicates that something continues without change.
- Example: 彼は相変わらず遅刻する。
- Translation: He is late as always.
- Unchanged: Refers to a situation or condition that hasn't altered.
- Example: 相変わらず忙しいですね。
- Translation: You are still as busy as ever.
- Still: Emphasizes the ongoing state or quality of something.
- Example: 相変わらずの美味しさです。
- Translation: It's still as delicious as ever.
- The same: Comments on someone's consistent behavior or state.
- Example: 相変わらず元気ですね。
- Translation: You are as energetic as always.
- No change: Used when there's an expectation of change but none has occurred.
- Example: 相変わらずの態度だ。
- Translation: His attitude hasn't changed.