English–Japanese

“as it is” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoありのまま (arinomama)

Pronunciation

Romajimama

Example

これをこのままにします。ko re o ko no ma ma ni shi ma su

I will leave this as it is.

Illustration for まま (as it is)

How to say “as it is” in Japanese

“As it is” in Japanese is まま (mama).

Describes something remaining in its current condition without being changed or altered.

Full entry for まま: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with まま

このままでいいです。ko no ma ma de i i de su

This is fine as it is.

電気をつけたままで寝てはいけません。den ki o tsu ke ta ma ma de ne te wa i ke ma se n

You must not sleep with the light on.

Tips for using まま

  • In everyday requests, そのままにしてください (sono mama ni shite kudasai) naturally tells someone not to change or move something.

Other Japanese words for “as it is”

私は景色をありのままに描きます。watashi wa keshiki o a ri no ma ma ni ega ki ma su

I paint the scenery as it is.

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