そのまま
also: そのまんま
Meanings
adverb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
as is; without change; unchanged
Describes leaving something in its current state, without modification or alteration. Often used with verbs like する, 残す, 置く, or 使う.
Please leave these documents as they are.
I drank the milk straight from the fridge without warming it up.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
just like; exactly like; very similar
Used for strong resemblance, often in the pattern 〜そのまま (e.g., 母親そのままの顔). Can also describe a situation that mirrors another.
She has a gentle personality just like her mother's.
The story unfolded exactly like a movie.
immediately; right after; without pause
Indicates that an action follows another without delay. Often used with verbs like 続ける or 始める, or in the pattern 〜たそのままで.
As soon as he got home, he collapsed onto the bed without pause.
After the meeting ended, we moved straight into the next discussion.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をそのままにするto leave something as it is, without changing it
Please leave the book on the desk as it is.
- 〈人〉そのままthe exact image of someone; just like someone
My son's smile is just like his father's.
- 〜たそのままright after doing something, without any pause
He went into the room right after taking off his shoes, without pausing.
- 〈物〉をそのまま使うto use something as is, without modifying it
I made the dish using the old ingredients just as they were.
- そのまま〈動詞〉続けるto continue doing something without any change or interruption
He kept talking without pausing.