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Casual — to friend

Cultural · Communication

N3

お邪魔します。これ、つまらないものですが、皆さんで召し上がってください。Sorry to intrude. This is just a little something—please share it with everyone. (Cultural · Communication, Casual — to friend, JLPT N3)

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お邪魔します。これ、つまらないものですが、皆さんで召し上がってください。

おじゃまします。これ、つまらないものですが、みなさんでめしあがってください。

Sorry to intrude. This is just a little something—please share it with everyone.

Romaji: Ojama shimasu. Kore, tsumaranai mono desu ga, minasan de meshiagatte kudasai. / Reply Romaji: Mah, gowazawaza arigatou. Kochira koso.

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まあ、ご丁寧にありがとう。こちらこそ。

まあ、ごていねいにありがとう。こちらこそ。

Oh, thank you for your thoughtfulness. Likewise.

Gesture & etiquette

Remove your coat and shoes at the entrance before saying 「お邪魔します」. Hold the gift with both hands, label facing recipient, slight bow as you offer. Wait for the host to take it; do not place it on the floor yourself.

Classic Japanese gift-giving humility. 「つまらないものですが」 (this is a trifling thing) is the customary downplaying—the gift itself can be quite nice. Modern younger generations sometimes prefer 「お気に召せばうれしいです」 (I hope you'll like it). Choose seasonal sweets or regional specialties, individually wrapped for sharing.

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