相変わらず
あいかわらず
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
as usual, as always, same as ever
Examples
相変わらず忙しいですね。
You're as busy as ever, aren't you?
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「相変わらず」is a verb meaning "as usual, as always, same as ever." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「相変わらず」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「相変わらず」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「相変わらず」mean in Japanese?+
「相変わらず」means "as usual, as always, same as ever". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「相変わらず」?+
「相変わらず」is read as「あいかわらず」.
Is 「相変わらず」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「相変わらず」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「相変わらず」?+
相変わらず忙しいですね。 — You're as busy as ever, aren't you?
Practice 「相変わらず」 with spaced repetition