まま

usually kana

Readings

まままんまママ

Meanings

1.
n, advas (it is); remaining (in a state); keeping (the same); leaving (unchanged)
2.
n, advwith (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as
3.
nas (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
4.
nsic

町は昔のままだった。

The town was exactly the same as before.

物価は現状のまま続くだろう。

Prices will continue as they are.

彼は会議中ずっと黙ったままだった。

He kept silent during the meeting.

Context: まま (まま)

Current word

まままま

as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state

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