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synonym Comparative
家庭
VS
お邪魔します

Differences Between "家庭" and "お邪魔します"

Option A
家庭
Meaning
home, household, family (as an institution)
Reading
かてい (katei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女は仕事と家庭を両立させている。
She balances both work and family.
Option B
お邪魔します
Meaning
Excuse me for disturbing; (polite phrase used when entering someone's home/office)
Reading
おじゃまします (ojamashimasu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
友達の家を訪ねるとき、ドアを開けて「お邪魔します」と言いました。
When visiting a friend's house, I opened the door and said 'Ojamashimasu'.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(home, household, family (as an institution))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 家庭: 家族が住む家や、家族という社会的な単位を指す。(Refers to the house where a family lives, or the family as a social unit.)
- お邪魔します: A polite, set phrase used when visiting someone's home or office, expressing apology for imposing on their space. 主に家や部屋に入る際に言います。
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