相変わらず

あいかわらず
Alternative writings: 相変らず, あい変わらず, あい変らず
JLPT:N2
Frequency:

1Unchanged from before; an adverb meaning "as usual" or "still the same as ever."

AdverbNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

久しぶりに会った友人は相変わらず元気そうだった。

My friend, whom I hadn't seen in a while, seemed as energetic as ever.

相変わらず仕事が忙しくて、なかなか休みが取れない。

Work is as busy as always, so I can hardly take any time off.

あの店のラーメンは相変わらずおいしい。

The ramen at that shop is as delicious as ever.

相変わらずの調子で冗談を言って皆を笑わせた。

In his usual manner, he made a joke and got everyone laughing.