VocabJLPT N5
as it is
Expression

Also written as 此の儘

Definitions

  1. 1. as is
  2. 2. as it is
A phrase meaning "just like this," "as it is," or "in this state," used to indicate that the current condition or situation continues without change. It often conveys a sense of leaving things unchanged, which can feel natural or sometimes worrying depending on context.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

God, I just want to disappear... just kidding.

Sentence 2

"Going to sleep?" — "No, I'm staying up."

Sentence 3

"Is it over?" — "No, we're keeping going."

Sentence 4

The teacher said, "Keep going just like that."

Sentence 5

"Wait right here." — "Okay, got it."