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thank you (for the meal)
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. thank you (for the meal)
  2. 2. that was a delicious meal
  3. 3. thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
This is a set phrase said after finishing a meal, equivalent to "thank you for the meal" or "that was delicious" in English. It is a social custom in Japan to express gratitude to whoever prepared or provided the food. It is the counterpart to saying いただきます before eating.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I forgot to say thank you for the meal and felt a little bad about it.

Sentence 2

Please pass along my thanks to the chef.

Sentence 3

I left a note on the fridge that said "thanks for dinner."

Sentence 4

Thanks for the bento after the meeting — it was great!

Sentence 5

Should you still say thanks for the meal even if you left some food?