そのまま
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Adverb meaning to leave something in its current state or continue without modification. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') or 『置く』 (oku, 'to put'). Example: 『そのままにしておく』 (sono mama ni shite oku, 'Leave it as it is').
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そのまま
そのまま
without change, as it is
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Memory Hook
Picture something staying 'as it is'—like a statue that's 'so no mama' (そのまま). Think: 'So no mama' sounds like 'so no mom'—mom keeps things unchanged!
Cultural Note
『そのまま』 (sono mama) is commonly used in daily life, such as when leaving things untouched or continuing an action without alteration. For example, in restaurants, you might hear 『そのままでいいです』 (sono mama de ii desu, 'It's fine as it is') when declining changes to an order.
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Base: そのままAdverb meaning to leave something in its current state or continue without modification. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') or 『置く』 (oku, 'to put'). Example: 『そのままにしておく』 (sono mama ni shite oku, 'Leave it as it is').