1.
as it is; truthfully; without pretense
The natural, unaltered state of something; being honest and genuine without hiding anything.
Etymology
あり (ある in noun form, "to be") + の + まま ("as is")
Literally: "as it exists"
Popular culture
This word gained international recognition through the Japanese version of Disney's "Frozen" ("Let It Go" = ありのままで).
Common collocations
- ありのままの自分: one's true self
- ありのままに伝える: to convey truthfully
- ありのままを受け入れる: to accept as is
- ありのままの姿: natural appearance
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Related Words
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そのまま (as it is (general))
Related:
〜まま (as is, unchanged)
Compare:
正直 (honestly)
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等身大の (life-size)