まま

mama

as it is, remaining unchanged

What does まま mean?

まま is a Japanese noun meaning “as it is” or “remaining unchanged” in English. It is written as まま in hiragana, and mama in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

靴のまま部屋に入らないでください。

Please don't come into the room with your shoes on.

窓を開けたまま寝ました。

I slept with the window open.

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