Translation guide
How to express that something should remain in its current state without changes.
Tell someone not to change or move something; keep it in its current state.
A natural, common way to say 'leave it as it is'. Literally 'keep it in that state'.
Please leave it as it is.
Leave the desk as it is.
Means 'it's fine as it is'. Often used when no change is needed.
It's fine as it is.
Is this document okay as it is?
Literally 'leave it in this state'. Slightly more explicit about the current state.
I'll leave it as it is.
Means 'to leave alone' or 'to neglect'. Can sound negative if used for things that need attention.
You must not leave the problem as it is.
Tell someone not to bother or disturb another person.
Means 'leave them alone' in a gentle, caring way. Implies giving someone space.
He's tired, so leave him alone.
More direct 'leave me/them alone'. Can be casual or slightly annoyed.
Leave me alone.
Means 'don't mind me' or 'leave me be'. Polite but can be used when you don't want to be bothered.
Please leave me alone.
Express that a situation or arrangement should remain as it is, without intervention.
Let someone else decide; not interfere with their choice.
The English phrase 'leave as is' cannot be directly translated word-for-word into Japanese. Using 去る (さる, to leave) or まま (as is) alone will not convey the meaning. Use the phrases above depending on context.
そのまま refers to something previously mentioned or visible ('that state'), while このまま refers to the current situation ('this state'). Both can often be used, but そのまま is more common for objects, and このまま for situations.
Leave that as it is.
If things stay like this, it's a problem.
I'll leave the decision to you.