邪魔 (じゃま): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

邪魔 (じゃま) means hindrance / obstacle / interference.

See example sentences below.

邪魔 at a glance

邪魔

じゃまjama

N4noun

hindrance / obstacle / interference

邪魔じゃまjamaN4Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

hindrance / obstacle / interference

Example 1

通路に荷物があって邪魔です。

Translation

The luggage in the hallway is in the way.

Example 2

仕事の邪魔をしないでください。

Translation

Please don't disturb my work.