ごちそう
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base noun form. Refers to a lavish meal or the act of treating someone to food. Often used in polite expressions like 『ごちそうさまでした』 (gochisousama deshita, 'thank you for the feast').
Theme
After a successful project presentation, User and their colleague Taro are at a restaurant, celebrating with a meal.
ごちそう
ごちそう
feast / treating (someone)
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'goat' (sounds like 'go' in ごちそう gochisou) at a feast, treating everyone to delicious food. 'Goat's feast' → ごちそう (gochisou, 'feast / Treating').
Cultural Note
In Japan, after a meal, people often say 『ごちそうさまでした』 (gochisousama deshita, 'thank you for the feast') to express gratitude to the host or cook. This phrase is a key part of dining etiquette, showing appreciation for the food and effort.
Forms
Base: ごちそうBase noun form. Refers to a lavish meal or the act of treating someone to food. Often used in polite expressions like 『ごちそうさまでした』 (gochisousama deshita, 'thank you for the feast').