Japanese phrase

お邪魔します。 o ja ma shi ma su

Meaning

Excuse me for coming in.

When to use it

A polite phrase for entering someone else's space. It is commonly used by visitors when stepping into a home.

Example dialogue

どうぞ、上がってください。 dō zo a ga tte ku da sa i

Please come in.

お邪魔します。 o ja ma shi ma su

Excuse me for coming in.

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