ありのまま

Alternative writings: 有りのまま, 有りの儘, 在りのまま, 有りの侭, 在りの儘
JLPT:N1
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1The state of things exactly as they are, without embellishment or concealment; the plain, unvarnished truth or condition. Usually written in kana.

Noun Taking 'の'AdverbNounUsually Kana

Examples

彼は自分の失敗をありのままに話した。

He told of his failure just as it happened.

この写真はありのままの景色を写している。

This photograph captures the scenery exactly as it is.

ありのままの自分を受け入れることが大切だと思う。

I think it's important to accept yourself just as you are.

警察はありのままの事実を報告するよう求めた。

The police asked him to report the plain facts as they were.

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