1.
as before; as usual; in the same way as before
Indicates that something continues in the same manner as it has been done previously. Used to state that no change has been or will be made.
営業時間は従来通りです。
Business hours remain the same as before.
従来通りの方法で進めましょう。
Let's proceed in the same way as before.
制度が変わっても、手続きは従来通りで変更はありません。
Even though the system has changed, the procedures remain the same as before with no modifications.
FORMATION:
従来 (conventional, traditional, up to now) + 通り (as, in accordance with). The suffix ～通り attaches to nouns to mean "in the same way as."
GRAMMAR:
Functions as an adverb or as a noun modifier with の: 従来通りの方法 (the same method as before).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 従来通りの対応 (the same response as before)
- 従来通り変わらない (remains unchanged)
NUANCE:
Common in business, administrative, and formal contexts. Often used in announcements to clarify that something has not changed despite other changes.