Say "itadakimasu" before eating
Before the first bite, Japanese people say "itadakimasu"—a brief expression of gratitude for the meal.
In short
- Do's: Say it softly to yourself before starting
- Don'ts: Don't worry about pronunciation—the gesture matters most
The rest of this manner is in the app
- The full explanation, every Do and Don't (1 more) and a local's tip
- 18 Japanese cards for Dining & Restaurants to show the staff, read aloud — offline
- Find the right card by situation in two taps — works offline, no signal needed
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