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2 exact word matches found in search 'まま'
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particle
1. as it is; as one likes; because; as  (often written with kana only)
2. condition; state  (often written with kana only)
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occasionally; now and then; sometimes
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4 words found beginning with 'まま'
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Most common form: 継母
noun
stepmother
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noun
stepdaughter
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unable to have one's way with  (see also: ままならぬ; often written with kana only)
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noun
stepson
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5 words found containing 'まま' in any position
expression
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
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noun
selfish person
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expression, noun
the way things are now; current condition
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expression, 'u' godan verb
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
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Most common form: 我がままを言う
(same as above)
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