いただきます

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

thank you (for the meal just served); I receive (this meal)word usually written using kana alonesee also

Other forms

きます【いただきます】
きます【いただきます】

Generated definitions (experimental)

thank you (for the meal just served)

This expression is used before starting a meal as a way of expressing gratitude for the food that has been prepared. It acknowledges the effort put into preparing the meal.

きごう「きごう」。。

I say "itadakimasu" before the meal.

、、きごう「きごう」。。

I always say "itadakimasu" before eating with my family.

I receive (this meal)

This phrase can also imply a humble acceptance or receipt of the meal being offered, showing respect to the person who prepared it.

、、きごう「きごう」。。

I said "itadakimasu" before eating the dish my mother made.

、、きごう「きごう」。。

When I received a meal from my boss, I said "itadakimasu" to accept it.

Generated collocations (experimental)

thank you (for the meal just served)I will eat (this meal) deliciouslyI receive (this meal) with all my heartI will have (the meal)Let's eat togetherI receive (this meal) with gratitudeI will enjoy the delicious dishafter saying "itadakimasu"to receive the mealbefore saying "itadakimasu"

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

、、．.

、、へ經濟濟かんねん觀念やうやう、、、、じ辭、、、、、、さうさう、、默默れい禮、、、、、、なんになんに、、せきせき寂々．.きごう（はせがわ長谷川きごう「にほんばし日本橋きごう」きごう『よみもの讀物きごう』、、きごう（きごう）きごう）

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