じゃ
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
Polite
1. hindrance; intrusion
suru and itasu verb forms are used as set phrases said prior to entering or leaving someone's home
Kanji used
wicked
demon
Pitch accent
じゃま
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Composed of
honorific/polite/humble prefix
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
someone who gets in the way without serving any useful purpose; fly in the ointment; buttinsky; third wheel
Examples (2 in total)
I'm sorry to disturb you, but there's a phone call for you.
I'd like to visit you next week. What day of the week would it be convenient for you?