まま

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling

as (it is); remaining (in a state); keeping (the same); leaving (unchanged)

Meaning

  1. nadv
    as (it is); remaining (in a state); keeping (the same); leaving (unchanged)
  2. nadv
    with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as
  3. n
    as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
  4. n
    sic