Translation guide
Expressing that something remains the same, without alteration or difference.
The speaker wants to say that a situation, state, or thing has not changed and remains as it was.
The most common and natural way to say 'no change' or 'unchanged'. Literally means 'does not change'. Use this for general statements.
The speaker wants to emphasize that two things are identical or that something has not been modified.
Simply means 'it's the same'. Use when comparing two things or stating identity.
The speaker is answering a question about whether something has changed, often in a brief reply.
Means 'nothing in particular' or 'no, not really'. A natural, casual response when asked if anything has changed.
The English phrase 'no change' is often translated literally as 変更なし, but this sounds stiff and is mainly used in formal or technical contexts. In everyday conversation, use 変わらない or 同じだ.
The situation hasn't changed.
His feelings haven't changed.
More formal/literal: 'there is no change'. Often used in reports or objective descriptions.
There is no change in the patient's condition.
Means 'it's still the same' or 'it remains as it is'. Casual and conversational.
The room is still the same (as before).
Means 'as usual' or 'same as ever'. Often used to describe a person's unchanging habits or a situation that persists, sometimes with a nuance of mild surprise or resignation.
He's busy as usual.
It's the same as before.
The result was the same.
Literally 'there is no difference'. More explicit than 同じだ.
There is no difference between the two.
Means 'no modification' or 'unchanged'. Common in technical contexts, settings, or schedules.
The schedule remains unchanged.
"Anything changed?" "Not really."
Very casual, can mean 'not particularly' or 'nothing special'. Often used to downplay a question.
"Any changes?" "Nah."