How to Say ‘As usual’ in Japanese
いつも通り
itsu mo toori
[ee-tsoo moh doh-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: [いつも通り] means 'as usual' or 'just like always.' Great for encouraging someone to stick to their normal swing.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a very natural reassurance on the tee box. It says 'trust your routine,' which matches golf etiquette and mindset well.
Phrase Breakdown
いつも
itsu mo
always; usually
Refers to something that happens habitually or as usual.
いつも通りに行きます。
I'll go as usual.
Words in this phrase
いつ
itsu
[ee-tsoo]
usual / always
The first part of いつも通り, giving the sense of your normal pattern.
今日はいつも通りでいきましょう。
Let's go with your usual way today.
も
mo
[moh]
also / emphasis particle
Part of the set phrase いつも, helping express the idea of always.
今日もいつも通りでいいです。
Today too, your usual way is fine.
通り
toori
[doh-ree]
as usual / way
Means manner or way; together with いつも, it means as usual.
今日はいつも通りでいきましょう。
Let's go with your usual way today.
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