そのまま
Frequency rank: 272.
- without change; as isword usually written using kana alone
- just like; extremely similarword usually written using kana alone
- immediately; just after; without a pauseword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
adverb (fukushi)
Forms
- そのままFrequency rank: 272.
- 其のまま【そのまま】
- その儘【そのまま】【そのまんま】
- 其の儘【そのまま】【そのまんま】
- 其儘【そのまま】【そのまんま】
- そのまんまFrequency rank: 18,475. – 18,547.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Object] remains in that [State]
[Person] continues the [Action] as is
[Time] passes as is
Generated definitions (experimental)
- without change; as is
- just like; extremely similar
- immediately; just after; without a pause
This meaning conveys the idea of something remaining unchanged or staying in its original state.
This usage indicates a strong resemblance between two things, often used to compare or describe similarities.
This meaning refers to an action that occurs instantaneously or directly following another action without delay.
He immediately started running.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Generated related terms (experimental)
そのまま【そのまま】
Refers to something being left unchanged or in its original state.
そのもの【そのもの】
Refers to the very thing itself, emphasizing identity or essence.
そのあとその後【そのご】
Refers to a time expression indicating "after that" or "afterwards."
すぐに【すぐに】
Means "immediately" or "right away," often denoting promptness.
まったく【まったく】
Means "completely" or "entirely," often used to reinforce a statement.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
63 results
Please hold the line so as not to lose your place in the queue.
Our connection may be cut on paper but the bonds of old remain as they were.
Her cheerful voice responded just like that. Guess I was worrying over nothing...
The convenience store was overflowing with girls, I didn't have the urge to push my way through them and went home as I was.
The secretary asked that I hold the line until Mr Williams was free to take my call.
He got tired of being the devil's advocate and now agrees with every idea they suggest, no matter how dumb.