ごちそうさま
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Base noun form used as a polite expression. Typically said after eating to show appreciation. Example: 『ごちそうさまでした』 (gochisousama deshita, 'Thank you for the meal [past tense]') is a common variant.
Theme
After a home-cooked dinner at Yumi's house, User and their host Yumi chat about the meal.
ごちそうさま
ごちそうさま
Thank you for the meal
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
After a delicious meal, you say 'go-cheese-sama' (sounds like 'go-chi-sou-sama') — it's like thanking the chef for a cheesy feast! 'Go-cheese-sama' → ごちそうさま (gochisousama, 'Thank you for the meal').
Cultural Note
In Japan, it's customary to say 『ごちそうさま』 (gochisousama, 'Thank you for the meal') after finishing a meal to express gratitude to the cook or host. It's often paired with 『いただきます』 (itadakimasu, 'I humbly receive') before eating.
Forms
Base: ごちそうさまBase noun form used as a polite expression. Typically said after eating to show appreciation. Example: 『ごちそうさまでした』 (gochisousama deshita, 'Thank you for the meal [past tense]') is a common variant.