彼は自分の責任を曖昧にしたまま、その場を立ち去った。
He left the place while keeping his responsibility vague.
Japanese
まま
まま
Meaning: as is, unchanged,ままの状態
Listen to pronunciation
Handwriting
Example sentences
I fell asleep with the window open.
仕事を中途半端なまま放り出してはいけない。
You must not leave your work half-finished and abandon it.
失業率は、依然として高いままだ。
The unemployment rate remains high as before.
彼は一点を見つめたまま、身じろぎもしなかった。
He didn't move an inch while staring at a single point.
彼女は横を向いたまま、何も言わなかった。
She said nothing while looking away.
その戸は半開きのままだった。
The door remained half-open.
彼は口の中に食べ物を入れたまま、何かをもごもごと言った。
He said something mumbling with food in his mouth.
台風は勢力を保ったまま、明日の朝には本土に上陸する見込みです。
The typhoon is expected to maintain its strength and make landfall on the mainland tomorrow morning.
この傑作は、作者の死によって未完成のまま残された。
This masterpiece was left unfinished due to the author's death.
Usage Notes
Indicates that something remains in the same state without change. Often follows a verb in past tense (Vた + まま) to show an action was left as is. Can also be written in kanji as 儘.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.