This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: まま、まんま
Romaji: mama, manma
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

prt
1

as it is; as one likes; because; as

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

condition; state

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ジン、 まま、 ことごとく
Meanings: as it is, because
Readings: ジン、 まま、 ことごとく
Meanings: as it is, because

Example Sentences

(とき)()ぎゆくままに。
➥As time goes by.
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(かれ)(だま)ったままだった。
➥He remained dumb.
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陪審員(ばいしんいん)未決(みけつ)のままだ。
➥The jury is hung.
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問題(もんだい)()解決(かいけつ)のままだ。
➥The question is left in abeyance.
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(かれ)貧乏(びんぼう)のままだった。
➥He remained a poor man.
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(あし)()くままに(ある)いた。
➥We let our legs do the leading.
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