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N4 · Phrase guide

Ojamashimasu — Visiting Someone's Home

お邪魔します

おじゃまします

Sorry for disturbing you (visiting)

Nuance

Said when entering someone's home. Pairs with お邪魔しました when leaving.

Cultural note

Bring a small gift (お土産). Remove shoes at the genkan. These rituals matter as much as the phrase.

Examples

  • お邪魔します。

    Sorry to intrude.

    Entering a friend's apartment

  • お邪魔しました。ありがとうございました。

    Thanks for having me.

    Leaving after a visit

Common mistakes

  • Skipping the phrase when entering
  • Forgetting お邪魔しました on the way out

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