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House-calling etiquette 2008/9/17 05:49
I am to visit a Japanese family by invitaition, and I am aware of a phrase used when entering their house, but do not know what it is in Japanese. Its' literal translation is 'Sorry for the interruption', But I cannot find the correct Japanese phrase.
HELP!!!
by England Al  

Ojama shimasu 2008/9/17 12:02
England Al,

"Ojama shimasu!" is probably what you are after. It is often uttered when entering someone's house/room/office.
by Dave in Saitama rate this post as useful

. 2008/9/18 06:00
It is "Ojamashimasu." Don't forget to take a small gift, usually something to eat--a box of Japanese sweets, rice crackers, chocolate or even cakes.
by tokyogal rate this post as useful

gifts 2008/9/19 09:47
i would prefer bringing some specialities from your homecountry with you. for women chocolate is a good choice. but men prefer (usually, i know that there are a lot exeptions) foreign beer....
looking at your name, i would say, that you are from england. so, strongbow cider would be great!
sorry for this advertise.
by DasSiggi rate this post as useful

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