1.
to disturb, to interrupt, to get in the way
To interfere with someone's activity or to be an obstacle.
仕事の邪魔をしないでください。
Please don't disturb my work.
2.
to intrude, to visit (humble)
A humble expression used when entering someone's home or space.
お邪魔します。
Excuse me for intruding. / May I come in?
Said when entering someone's home
お邪魔しました。
Thank you for having me. / Sorry for the intrusion.
Said when leaving someone's home
USAGE:
The expression お邪魔します is a polite way to announce one's entry into someone's space. It literally means "I will be a bother" but functions as "excuse me for intruding."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 邪魔になる: to be in the way
- 邪魔をする: to disturb, to interfere
- 邪魔者: nuisance, intruder