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いつものように Japanese meaning | Kotomora

いつものように

Meanings

1

expression, adverb

as usual; as always; like always

usually written using kana alone

Fixed adverbial phrase meaning 'in the same way as always'. Used to describe habitual actions or states.

彼かれはいつものように遅ち刻こくした。
He was late as usual.
いつものように、朝あさはコーヒーを飲のむ。
As always, I drink coffee in the morning.

Written forms

いつもの様ように
Kanji form using 様; rare and not recommended for learners.
何時いつものように
rarely-used kanji form
Kanji form using 何時; rarely used and may confuse readers.
何時いつもの様ように
rarely-used kanji form
Full kanji form; very rare and not recommended.

Kanji

様Esq., way, manner

何what

時time, hour

Similar words

いつも
いつも is a simpler adverb meaning 'always' or 'usually', while いつものように emphasizes the manner 'as always'.
相あい変かわらず
相変わらず also means 'as usual' but often carries a nuance of 'unchanged (despite expectations)', and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

Etymology

Phrase composed of いつも (always) + の (possessive particle) + ように (like, in the manner of).