How to say 'As it is' in Japanese | まま

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The Japanese word for As it is is 'Mama', written as まま in Japanese.

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まま

Meaning

As it is

Reading

Mama

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'まま (mama)' means 'as it is' or 'in its current state'. It is used to describe something remaining unchanged or being left in its original condition. This word often conveys a sense of continuity or lack of alteration. For example: leave it as it is「そのままにしておいて」(そのままにしておいて). She ate the cake as it was「彼女はケーキをそのまま食べた」(かのじょはケーキをそのままたべた). It can also imply a natural or unforced state, as in 'let things take their course'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

166

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word まま

This word contains 1 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

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'Mama' means 'As it is' .

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