Japanese phrase
___をいただきます。 ___ o i ta da ki ma su
Meaning
I'll have ___.
When to use it
Politely chooses a food or drink when ordering. It sounds courteous and slightly formal in a restaurant or other service setting.
Example dialogue
ご注文はお決まりですか？ go chū mon wa o ki ma ri de su ka
Have you decided what to order?
カレーをいただきます。 ka rē o i ta da ki ma su
I'll have curry.