Translation guide
How to express the idea of 'stay on' in Japanese, covering remaining in a place, continuing an activity, keeping something turned on, and more.
To continue to be in a place, not leave, or remain on top of something.
A natural way to say 'stay as you are' or 'remain there'. Used when telling someone not to move or leave.
そのままそこにいてください。
Please stay on right there.
Means 'to stay' or 'remain' in a place, often with a nuance of not leaving despite a reason to go. Somewhat formal.
彼は最後まで会場にとどまった。
He stayed on at the venue until the end.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to remain' or 'be left'. Used when someone stays behind while others leave.
彼だけがオフィスに残った。
Only he stayed on at the office.
To keep doing an activity without stopping, or to persist in a task.
Attach to the masu-stem of a verb to mean 'continue to do'. Very common and versatile.
彼は話し続けた。
He stayed on talking.
そのまま走り続けてください。
Please stay on running.
Literally 'do ~ as is', implying continuation of the current action. Often used with verbs like 続ける.
そのまま作業を続けてください。
Please stay on working.
To leave an electrical device, light, or appliance in the 'on' state.
The standard way to say 'leave something on'. つけた is the past tense of つける (to turn on), and ままにする means 'leave as is'.
テレビをつけたままにしないで。
Don't stay the TV on.
一晩中電気をつけたままにしていた。
I stayed the light on all night.
Literally 'leave without turning off'. Implies intentionally keeping it on.
寒いから暖房を消さないでおこう。
Let's stay the heater on because it's cold.
To continue working in a role, not resign or retire.
Used when someone stays on in their current job without change.
彼は定年後もそのまま会社に勤めた。
He stayed on at the company even after retirement age.
Formal term meaning 'to remain in office'. Used in business or political contexts.
社長は留任することになった。
The president decided to stay on.
To remain attached or not fall off a surface.
Describes something that stays stuck or attached. Often used with いる or になる.
シールがまだくっついたままだ。
The sticker is still staying on.
Technical term for 'adhere' or 'stick to'. Used in scientific contexts.
塗料が表面に付着している。
The paint is staying on the surface.