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JLPT N3 Intermediate

邪魔

A hindrance, nuisance, or the act of getting in the way.

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邪魔な na-adjective
邪魔する verb
1 Noun, Na-adjective, Suru verb

In the way" / "A bother

Describes a person, object, or action that physically obstructs a path or interrupts an ongoing activity.

Example

その 箱 は 邪魔 だから 、 どかし て ください 。

That box is in the way, so please move it.

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2 Suru verb (in a set phrase)

Visiting someone's home" (Set Phrase)

Serves as a standard ritual greeting to humbly acknowledge the intrusion when visiting another person’s home.

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邪魔
じゃま
A hindrance, nuisance, or the act of getting in the way.
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