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邪魔

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 邪魔

ゃま
Freq #737
1

Common noun; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

hindrance; obstacle; nuisance; disturbance; interruption; interference

Examples
邪魔じゃないでしょうか。
I hope I'm not disturbing you.
2

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb; As お〜

to visit (someone's home)

3

Common noun; Buddhism; Orig. meaning

demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1612
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

wicked
injustice
wrong

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よこし.ま
21 strokes
Frequency: 1514
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

witch
demon
evil spirit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
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