~ままに JLPT N2
〜mama ni
Act according to; leave as is; unchanged.
Formation
Verb-て + まま, い-Adjective + のまま, な-Adjective + なまま, Noun + のまま
Explanation
The ~ままに grammar point is used to express leaving something in its current state or doing something exactly as is. It can also imply doing something naturally or without altering the circumstances. Depending on the part of speech, different particles are used: Verb-て + まま, い-Adjective + のまま, な-Adjective + なまま, Noun + のまま.
Example sentences
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I quietly left the room while the child was still sleeping.
Kodomo ga nete iru mama ni, shizuka ni heya o demashita.
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It got cold with the window left open.
Mado ga aita mama de, samuku narimashita.
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He entered the nursing home while still in good health.
Kare wa genki na mama de roujin hoomu ni hairimashita.
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I returned to this town with my old memories intact.
Mukashi no omoide no mama ni, kono machi ni modorimashita.