expression, noun
as it is now; the current state; the way things are now
Refers to the present situation or condition without change. Often used when expressing a desire to maintain the status quo or when describing something that is acceptable as it is.
今のままで十分です。
It's fine as it is now.
今のままの生活を続けたい。
I want to continue living the way I am now.
Refers to 'this current state' (close to the speaker), while 今のまま refers to 'the present state' more generally.
A more formal noun meaning 'present condition' or 'status quo', often used in business or official contexts.
Phrase composed of 今 (now) + の (possessive particle) + まま (state, condition). The word まま is of native Japanese origin.