JLPT N3 Intermediate
儘
「まま」
Remaining in a state, as is, or in accordance with.
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Other forms
まんま colloquial/childish
ママ for the "[sic]" meaning
1 Noun (used grammatically)
As is" / "Left in a certain state
Indicates that a specific condition or state continues unchanged while another action takes place.
2 Noun (used grammatically)
According to" / "As one wishes
Describes acting in full alignment with a will, impulse, or directive without applying personal modification or restraint.
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3 Noun
As is (in quoted text)
An editing term used to confirm that a quote has been transcribed exactly as found in the source, including errors.
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