Translation guide
This English phrase means 'in the same way as previously' or 'like before'. It can refer to a state, action, or situation continuing unchanged. Japanese has several ways to express this, depending on whether you're talking about a state, an action, or a comparison.
To say that something remains the same as it was before, without change.
A common adverb meaning 'as ever', 'as usual', or 'as before'. It implies that a state or habitual action continues unchanged, often with a nuance of 'still' or 'just like always'.
He is busy as before.
Literally 'as it was before'. Used to describe a state that hasn't changed. Often used with だ or です.
The town is as before.
Means 'back to the original state' or 'as it was before'. Often used when something is restored or returned to a previous condition.
To say that an action is done again in the same manner as previously.
Literally 'in the same way as before'. A straightforward and natural way to say 'as before' when referring to manner or method.
Please do it as before.
Similar to 前と同じように, but slightly more formal or written. Means 'like before' or 'as in the past'.
Let's hold the meeting as before.
To compare a current situation with a past one, emphasizing that they are identical.
A pattern meaning '~ is unchanged from before'. The subject is the thing that remains the same.
His attitude is as before.
Using 相変わらず as a predicate with だ/です. Emphasizes that the subject is still the same as always.
Directly translating 'as before' word-for-word (e.g., としての前に) is unnatural. Use the phrases above depending on context.
相変わらず often carries a nuance of 'as usual' and can imply a habitual or expected state. 以前のまま is more neutral and simply states that something hasn't changed from a specific past point.
The weather is the same as before, isn't it?
I tidied the room as before.
Her cooking skills are as before.