Translation guide
Expresses that something happens in the same way as it normally does, or that a situation is unchanged from its typical state.
To say that an action is performed in the usual way, or that a state is as it normally is.
A very common and natural way to say 'as usual'. It can be used for both actions and states.
He was late, as usual.
Today is busy, as usual.
Often used when a situation or person's behavior remains unchanged, sometimes with a nuance of 'still the same as ever'. Can be slightly negative or neutral.
You're as energetic as ever, I see.
Similar to いつも通り, but emphasizes 'as one normally does' or 'as in everyday life'.
I worked as usual.
Formal, often used in official contexts like transportation or business to mean 'operating as normal'.
Trains are running as usual.
To describe a situation that hasn't changed, often with a nuance of 'still' or 'as ever'.
To indicate that something is done according to habit or custom.
いつも通り is neutral and simply states that something is as usual. 相変わらず often carries a nuance of 'still the same' and can imply that the speaker expected a change or is slightly critical. For example, 相変わらず忙しい can sound like 'still busy (unfortunately)', while いつも通り忙しい is more matter-of-fact.
It's still raining, as usual (and I wish it would stop).
It's raining as usual (just a statement of fact).
Avoid directly translating 'as usual' word-for-word into Japanese. Phrases like 通常のように are not natural in most contexts. Use the expressions listed above instead.
He was late, as usual.
As usual, she didn't listen to me.
The store was crowded, as usual.
He's busy as usual.
Late as usual, huh?