〜まま As is / Without changing
Core meaning - As is / Without changing
Form - Noun + の + まま; Verb た-form + まま
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
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まま = unchanged state
- 窓を開けたまま寝た (slept with window open)
Can be positive or negative
- 座ったまま (remaining seated)
- 何も言わないまま (without saying anything)
Noun + のまま
I entered with my shoes still on.
I slept with the lights on.
I went out leaving the window open.
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