ごちそうさま
gochisousamaphrase★Intermediate
formal
A polite phrase said after finishing a meal to express gratitude for the food provided.
ごちそうさまでした。
Thank you for the meal.
みんなでごちそうさまでした。
We all enjoyed the meal.
💡
This phrase is typically used after meals, especially when someone has prepared food for you. It is more formal than 'いただきます' (said before eating).
Collocations
ごちそうさまでしたThank you for the meal
Synonyms
Related Phrases
いただきますphrase
A phrase said before eating to express gratitude for the meal
💡Pro Tip
Politeness in Meals
In Japanese culture, expressing gratitude before and after meals is important. 'いただきます' is said before eating, and 'ごちそうさまでした' is said after.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'ごちそう' (treat, feast) and 'さま' (honorific suffix), emphasizing respect and gratitude.
📝Usage Notes
Use this phrase after finishing a meal to show appreciation, especially when dining with others or when someone has prepared food for you.
Word Breakdown
ごちそう
treat, feast, meal
rootさま
honorific suffix
suffix和英辞典