まま
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Noun used to indicate that something remains in its current state without change. Often follows verbs in past tense or nouns with 『の』 (no). Example: 『そのまま』 (sono mama, 'as it is').
Theme
Two friends, User and Akira, are discussing how to handle a broken window in their shared apartment after a storm.
まま
まま
as it is (unchanged state)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'mama' leaving things 'as is' without cleaning up. 'Mama' → まま (mama, 'as it is') — she says, 'Leave it as is!'
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『～まま』 (mama) is often used in daily life to describe leaving things unchanged, such as 『ドアを開けたまま』 (doa o aketa mama, 'with the door left open'), reflecting a cultural emphasis on maintaining states or conditions.
Forms
Base: ままNoun used to indicate that something remains in its current state without change. Often follows verbs in past tense or nouns with 『の』 (no). Example: 『そのまま』 (sono mama, 'as it is').