synonym Comparative
相変わらず
VS
例の
Differences Between "相変わらず" and "例の"
Option A
相変わらず
Meaning
as ever, as usual, still
Reading
あいかわらず (aikawarazu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は相変わらず元気だ。
He's as energetic as ever.
Option B
例の
Meaning
that, the usual
Reading
れいの (reino)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は例のに興味があります。
I am interested in that, the usual.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(as ever, as usual, still)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 相変わらず: Used when something or someone remains unchanged despite the passage of time or circumstances. It can be positive or negative.
- 例の: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 相変わらず: Used when something or someone remains unchanged despite the passage of time or circumstances. It can be positive or negative.
- 例の: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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