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     • いただきます (itadakimasu) is a Japanese phrase used before meals as an expression of thanks and acknowledgment for the food about to be eaten. Literally, itadakimasu translates to “I will humbly receive.”
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   What do Japanese people say before eating?

   • Before eating meals, Japanese people join their hands in front of their chests and say, “ itadakimasu.” After finishing, they perform the same gesture and say, “ gochisosama.” These greetings are part of a day-to-day manner. Japanese people hold their hands this way to show respect and to put their thoughts and feelings into form.

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   What does it mean to eat in Japanese?

   • 「食べます」（ = tabemasu) “to eat“ It is originally meant to show your appreciation for life, nature, a person who cooks a meal, serves the food, or makes money to feed you, etc. You put both of your hands in front of your chest or put them on your laps and say「いただきます」 ( = Itadakimasu)

   ごちそうさま ( = Itadakimasu & Gochisousama ) - Maggie Sensei

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   Do You give Thanks before eating a meal in Japan?

   • In Japanese culture, you must give thanks before eating your meal. It’s called itadakimasu, which is both a phrase and a cultural ritual that’s undertaken before you consume a meal. So when you’re eating at a Japanese friend’s house or dining out at a restaurant in Japan, don’t forget to give a hearty Itadakimasu.

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   How do you say eat dinner in Japanese?

   • Let’s go eat dinner. This word combines 夕 (yuu) which means “evening” or the time that the sun is about to set, and 食 (eat). Since it is a word with 食, it is a formal and polite form of saying “dinner”. 夕食はホテルになります。 Yuushoku wa hoteru ni narimasu. Dinner will be at the hotel. Like the word ランチ, this word is also a borrowed English word.

   Itadakimasu! A Guide to Japanese Meal Time Words and Phrases

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   Do Japanese say itadakimasu?

   • Almost all Japanese say “Itadakimasu” before eating. Some say it out loud, while others say it in their hearts. There are also those who have the custom of saying “Itadakimasu” with their palms folded in front of their mouths. This section explains the meaning and correct usage of “Itadakimasu” in Japanese. To whom do we say “Itadakimasu”?

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   Why do people say 'itadakimasu' before eating lunch?

   • People with good manners do that every meal when they eat with their family or when they are invited to other people’s houses as well. Also, it is customary for children to say “itadakimasu” all together before eating lunch at school. 給食係 ( = kyuushoku gakari), a student who is in charge of lunch says 「手を合わせて下さい！ = Te wo awasete kudasai.

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   What do you want to eat? 今日、ごはん外で食べてくる。 Kyou, gohan soto de tabete kuru. I’m going to eat out today. Here are also some situations where ごはん is used for the word “rice”: パンとごはん、どっちが好き？ Pan to gohan, docchi ga suki? Do you prefer bread or rice? ごはん炊けた？ Gohan taketa?

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   Apr 22, 2018 · Translation: “What are you eating?” This is a straightforward and commonly used casual way of asking someone about their food. 何食べてるのかな？ (Nani tabeteru no kana?) Translation: “I wonder what you are eating?” By adding “かな (kana)” at the end, this phrase conveys curiosity and friendliness. Regional Variations

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   Almost all Japanese say “Itadakimasu” before eating. Some say it out loud, while others say it in their hearts. There are also those who have the custom of saying “Itadakimasu” with their palms folded in front of their mouths.

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   Dec 24, 2023 · いただきます (itadakimasu) is a Japanese phrase used before meals as an expression of thanks and acknowledgment for the food about to be eaten. Literally, itadakimasu translates to “I will humbly receive.” There aren’t any direct equivalents to this uniquely Japanese expression, but the French “bon appétit” has a similar use.

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   Aug 31, 2009 · Japanese people say 「いただきます」 ( = Itadakimasu ) before they have meals at the table. It means, “I will eat now!” “Dig in!” or “Let’s eat!”. Many Japanese people say that automatically without thinking but. 「頂きます」（ = Itadakimasu ）is a polite form of. 「もらいます 」（ =moraimasu) “to receive ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Before eating meals, Japanese people join their hands in front of their chests and say, “itadakimasu.” After finishing, they perform the same gesture and say, “gochisosama.”