Japanese phrase
いただきます。 i ta da ki ma su
Meaning
Thank you for the food.
When to use it
Expresses gratitude before a meal. It is a set phrase used just before eating, whether alone or with others, and carries a warm and polite tone.
Example dialogue
ご飯できたよ。 go han de ki ta yo
Dinner is ready.
いただきます。 i ta da ki ma su
Thank you for the food.