まま(に)
JLPT Level: N3
Meanings
as is
without changing
left in a state
while remaining
to leave something as it is
Usage
Noun + の + ままに
Verb dictionary form + ままに
Verb ている form + ままに
Adjective (na) + な + ままに
Xのように + ままに
Explanation
まま(に) expresses leaving something in its current state or acting in accordance with something, often with a sense of letting things proceed without interference. It is used to describe leaving things as they are (as opposed to changing them) or acting according to someone/something’s influence or a situation. In practice, you often see phrases like '〜のままにしておく' (leave it as it is) or '〜のままに動く/する' (move/do as X dictates). Nuance: it can imply a passive allowance or conformity to a preceding condition or external force.
部屋を片づけないで、散らかしたままにしておこう。
へやをかたづけないで、ちらかしたままにしておこう。
Let's leave the room as it is, without tidying up.
写真は撮影したとおりの姿のままに飾っておく。
しゃしんはさつえいしたとおりのすがたのままにかざっておく。
Display the photo exactly as it appeared when it was taken.
彼は約束を守らず、いつも自分の考えのままに動く。
かれはやくそくをまもらず、いつもじぶんのかんがえのままにうごく。
He doesn't keep his promises and always moves as he pleases.
この資料は修正せず、現状のままに提出してください。
このしりょうはしゅうせいせず、げんじょうのままにていしゅつしてください。
Please submit this document as it is, without revisions.