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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