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.
as before (state)
as before (manner)
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.
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.
Let's hold the meeting as before.
Her cooking skills are as before.