Definition of (まま)

まま

まま

mama

noun, adverbial noun
1.
as it is, as one likes, because, as(usually kana)
noun
2.
condition, state(usually kana)
3.
sic, sic erat scriptum, the quoted matter has been transcribed exactly as found in the source text(abbreviation, usually kana)(only relevant for ママ)
Other readings:
まま《侭》
まんま《儘》
まんま《侭》
ママ
Related Kanji
as it is, because
as it is, because
Example sentences(showing 1-20 of 208 results)

He stood gazing at the sight with his mouth open

The situation is bad enough as it is

While I was reading in bed last night, I fell asleep with the light on

He ran across the street, leaving her alone

You can't say no

じっさい
実際
かん
感じた
はな
話して
You can speak as you actually feel

かれ
かのじょ
彼女
のこ
残した
とお
通り
はし
走って
よこ
横切った
He ran across the street, leaving her alone

Please remain seated for a few minutes

Please keep the windows open

I was in such a hurry this morning that I went out leaving the TV on

Last night, I was so tired that I fell asleep with the TV on

しょうね
少年
くつした
靴下
The boy went to bed with his socks on

She left her bag behind on the rack when she got off the train

It was very stuffy in that room with all the windows closed

One important thing to remember is that Americans may remain silent when you say something they don't agree with

He stood still with his eyes closed

せんしゅ
先週
おとうと
10
I still owe my brother the ten dollars that he lent me last week

She came into the room with her hat on

You oughtn't to go out with the little boy remaining alone
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