Word details

あるがまま

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あるがまま

Dictionary

Entry

在るがまま
在るが儘
有るがまま
有るが儘
Expression
Adverb
Noun
~の Adj.
Usually kana
Freq #29383
1

as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated; honest; true; frank; candid

Examples
あるがままに物事を見るようにしなさい。
Try to see things as they are.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 211
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

exist
outskirts
suburbs
located in

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あり
16 strokes

Meanings

as it is
because

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まま
ことごとく
6 strokes
Frequency: 282
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

possess
have
exist
happen
occur
approx

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あら
あり
ある
くに
なお
8 strokes

Meanings

as it is
because

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まま
ことごとく

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