Translation guide
Expressing that something remains the same, without alteration or difference.
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.
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.
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.
The speaker is answering a question about whether something has changed, often in a brief reply.
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.
「変わりは？」「別に。」
"Any changes?" "Nah."