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What to say when eating in Japan

What do Japanese say when they eat?
A meal in japanese

“Itadakimasu.”(いただきます!)
Original meaning: It is used when we get something from someone

Before eating something, we put our hands together and say, “Itadakimasu!” Some people say it just like talking to themselves. Some might say it to the person who cooked for them. Some polite people say it to waiters when their food is served.

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