変わり
Meanings
Refers to a change in state, condition, or situation. Often used in phrases like 変わりがない (no change) or 変わりはない (unchanged).
This town hasn't changed much from the old days.
There was no change in his attitude.
Used to indicate a difference between things, often in comparisons. Common in expressions like 変わりがない (no difference) or 変わりはない (it makes no difference).
There is no difference between these two documents.
It makes no difference whether he comes or not.
something wrong; abnormality; unusual event
Often used in negative or questioning contexts to indicate that something is amiss, unusual, or out of the ordinary. Common in phrases like 変わりはないか (is anything wrong?) or 何か変わりはありませんか (is there anything unusual?).
Is there anything wrong with the machine?
There was nothing unusual about his appearance.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に変わりはないthere is no change/difference in ~
His opinion hasn't changed.
- 何か変わりは〈事〉to ask if anything unusual has happened
Has anything unusual happened recently?
Expressions
- 変わりないno change; no difference · nothing unusual; no incidents
- 変わり得るable to change; changeable; subject to change
- 変わり得ないunchangeable; cannot change
- お変わりありませんかHow have you been?; Is everything all right?