まま, coming from the kanji 儘, which means 'as it is', is a noun in Japanese that is used for describing the 'unchanged state' of something. This expression may be translated as 'while remaining (A)', 'as (A) is', or 'left in the state of (A)'. It can be used after any word in its attributive form. However, when used with verbs, it has a tendency to be used with the た (past) form most frequently.
まま often expresses that something should be left alone, or undisturbed. This is generally seen with verbs in the ない form.
Caution
While まま may be followed by the case marking particleに, it is very often omitted. When it appears, however, it will place extra emphasis on the next verb in the sentence.
Fun Fact
まま may sometimes be pronounced as まんま. However, this variation is primarily only used in casual speech, or writing that is being made to sound like casual speech.
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コートを着たままだと少し暑いです。
I feel a little hot keeping this jacket on.
昨日は窓を開けたまま寝た。
Last night I slept with the windows left open.
生徒は答えられなくて、黙ったままでした。
The student couldn't answer and stayed quiet.
このまま行くと図書館が見えます。
If you stay on this course, you will be able to see the library.
ありのままの君が好きだ。
I like you, just as you are.
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