noun, adverb
Refers to the period from the past up to the present, often contrasting with a new situation. Used both as a noun and adverbially.
従来の方法では解決できない問題が増えている。
Problems that cannot be solved by conventional methods are increasing.
従来、この地域では大雪は珍しかった。
Up to now, heavy snow was rare in this region.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
traditional; conventional; existing
Describes something that has been in place or used until now, often implying it may be replaced or contrasted with something new. Used attributively with の.
従来の常識を覆す発見だった。
It was a discovery that overturned conventional wisdom.