“Sorry to intrude” in Japanese is お邪魔します (おじゃまします), pronounced ojama shimasu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 6 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Said when entering someone’s home or joining a conversation. When leaving: お邪魔しました.
Example sentences
- お邪魔します。おじゃまします。Sorry to intrude.
- お邪魔しました。おじゃましました。Thank you for having me.
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ようこそWelcomeお名前は何ですかWhat's your name私の名前は〜ですMy name isおいくつですかHow old are youどちらからですかWhere are you from私もですMe tooまた明日See you tomorrow気をつけてTake care
FAQ
How do you say Sorry to intrude in Japanese?
Sorry to intrude in Japanese is お邪魔します (おじゃまします), pronounced “ojama shimasu”.
How do you write Sorry to intrude in Japanese?
It's written お邪魔します with kanji, or おじゃまします in hiragana. Both are read ojama shimasu.