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Expression
Informal
Meaning
Informal version of gochisousama deshita.
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Cultural Background
It is considered rude to leave a restaurant without acknowledging the staff. Even if you eat alone, saying it is a way to show respect to the food. In business, it is often paired with a bow.
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Bow!
A slight bow makes it much more natural.
Meaning
Informal version of gochisousama deshita.
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Bow!
A slight bow makes it much more natural.
Test Yourself
When do you say 'Gochisousama'?
Before or after eating?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: After
It is used to signal the end of a meal.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises
When do you say 'Gochisousama'?
Choose
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Before or after eating?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: After
It is used to signal the end of a meal.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYou can, but it's meant for people!
Related Phrases
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いただきます
contrastThank you for the meal (before eating)
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