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Gochisousama — After-Meal Gratitude

ごちそうさま

ごちそうさま

Thank you for the feast / that was a great meal

Nuance

Mirrors いただきます after eating. Acknowledges effort and ingredients—not flattery about taste alone.

Cultural note

Say once when finished, especially when leaving a restaurant or someone's home. ごちそうさまでした is safer with hosts.

Examples

  • ごちそうさまでした。

    Thank you for the meal.

    Leaving a friend's dinner

  • ごちそうさま。

    Thanks for food.

    Casual with close friends

Common mistakes

  • Saying it before eating (that is いただきます)
  • Skipping it when someone cooked for you

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