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〜まま

JLPT N4

Pattern

Explanation

Indicates that a certain state or condition continues without change from its initial situation. Often implies that the lack of change is undesirable, though it can be neutral depending on context.

Usage

Used when something stays the same over time without being altered, especially if the unchanged state is unexpected or inconvenient.

Formation

Attach まま after the past form, negative form, adjectives, or nouns followed by の.

Examples

窓を開けたままで外出してしまいました。

まどをあけたままでがいしゅつしてしまいました。

I went out leaving the window open.

パソコンをつけたまま寝てしまった。

パソコンをつけたままねてしまった。

I fell asleep with my computer still on.

説明を聞かないまま決めるのは危険です。

せつめいをきかないままきめるのはきけんです。

It’s risky to decide without listening to the explanation.

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