How to Say "As Always" in Japanese

いつものように

itsumo no yō ni

The English phrase "as always" is translated into Japanese as いつものように (itsumo no yō ni).

いつものように is used to say that something is happening in the same way it usually does, typically describing a routine or a habitual manner.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of itsumo (always), the particle no (possessive/modifying) and yō ni (in the manner of).

When used as a predicate to describe a state in the past, the phrase can be conjugated with the copula deshita, forming いつものようでした (it was as always).

itsumo no yō ni

While いつものように describes a routine, the word itsumo is distinct from zutto. While both can mean 'always', itsumo refers to frequency and habit, whereas zutto refers to an unbroken duration of time.
The phrase 相変わらず can also mean 'as always', but it specifically describes a character trait or situation that remains unchanged, often with a cynical tone.
In Japanese coffee shops, you can order 'the usual' by simply saying いつもの ('itsumo no'). The phrase いつものように is the descriptive version, but いつもの acts as a noun to refer to a recurring favorite item.

いつものように彼は朝早く起き、ジョギングをした。
As always, he got up early in the morning and went jogging.
This sentence shows the use of いつものように to describe a habitual morning routine.
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いつものように、コーヒーを飲みます。
itsumono you ni, koohii o nomimasu.
As always, I drink coffee.
彼はいつものように、遅れてきた。
kare wa itsumono you ni, okurete kita.
He arrived late, as always.

Ren and Himari are meeting at a cafe.

蓮 Ren

陽葵、こんにちは。いつものようにここで待っていたよ。
Himari, konnichiwa. Itsumo no yō ni koko de matte ita yo.
Hi Himari. I was waiting here, as always.
陽葵 Himari

ごめんね、蓮。少し遅れちゃった。
Gomen ne, Ren. Sukoshi okurechatta.
Sorry, Ren. I'm a little late.
蓮 Ren

いいよ。注文はいつものようにアイスラテにする？
Ii yo. Chūmon wa itsumo no yō ni aisurate ni suru?
It's okay. Will you order an iced latte, as always?
陽葵 Himari

うん、お願い！
Un, onegai!
Yes, please!

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