Japanese Conversation · Level 4
86 words
Japanese word
そのまま
Pronunciation
Romajisonomama
Meaning
- adverbas is
Example
この箱はそのまま使えます。ko no bako wa so no ma ma tsuka e ma su
You can use this box as is.
More examples
先生の言葉をそのまま受け取らないでください。sen sei no koto ba o so no ma ma u ke to ra na i de ku da sa i
Please do not take the teacher's words at face value.
Core concept
Describes leaving something in its existing state without changing, removing, or adding anything.
Common phrases
そのまま使うso no ma ma tsuka u
use as is
そのままにするso no ma ma ni su ru
leave as is
そのまま残すso no ma ma noko su
leave unchanged
Similar words
ありのままarinomama: Describes something presented in its natural state, without alteration or decoration.
そっくりsokkuri: Describes transferring or reproducing something with its form and details kept exactly.
まるごとmarugoto: Describes taking or treating something as a complete whole, including every part.
Definition in Japanese
形や状態を変えず、元の状態のままで。katachi ya jō tai o ka e zu moto no jō tai no ma ma de
Word origin
The Japanese adverb そのまま (sonomama) joins その (sono, "that") with まま (mama, "state"), expressing that the indicated state continues unchanged.
Usage tips
- In English, "as is" often describes a condition, while そのまま (sonomama) also naturally modifies an action, as in using something without changing it.