Itadakimasu
Itadakimasu is a common Japanese phrase used before eating a meal. Literally, it means "I humbly receive" and is often used to thank someone for the meal. Learn how to pronounce itadakimasu and other useful meal time phrases with these free audio examples.
How to pronounce Itadakimasu
Other useful mealtime phrases
If you are a guest at a Japanese dinner table, you might hear the host ask if you would like more to eat or drink:
If you want to decline, you can say:
Now that you know what to say when you start your meal, what do you say when you have finished eating?
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