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〜まま: as it is; while remaining

More · Time & aspect

Keeps one state unchanged while something else happens.

Past form, ない-form, noun の or adjective + まま. 靴を履いたまま = with shoes on. Often shows a state left as is, sometimes carelessly. Cannot follow a volitional form.

Examples

I entered the room with my shoes still on.

I fell asleep with the light on.

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