How to Say ‘Excuse me for intruding.’ in Japanese
お邪魔します。
o jama shi masu
[o jama shi masu]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite phrase when entering someone's home.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Commonly used to show respect for someone's personal space.
Phrase Breakdown
お
o
[o]
polite prefix
A prefix added to words to show respect.
お邪魔します、おじゃまします。
Excuse me for disturbing.
邪魔
jama
[jama]
intrusion
Refers to intruding or interfering, often used apologetically.
お邪魔します、おじゃまします。
Excuse me for disturbing.
します
shi masu
to do
A polite form of the verb 'suru', meaning 'to do'.
勉強します
I will study
Words in this phrase
し
shi
[shi]
to do
A common verb used to indicate an action.
お邪魔します、おじゃまします。
Excuse me for disturbing.
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
A polite suffix used in Japanese formal speech.
お邪魔します、おじゃまします。
Excuse me for disturbing.
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