A1 Expression Formal

どうぞ召し上がれ

Dozo meshiagare

Please enjoy your meal

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Meaning

A polite way to offer food or drink.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is part of a ritualized exchange. The host says 'Douzo meshiagare', and the guest replies 'Itadakimasu'. In many Western cultures, 'Bon Appétit' is said by everyone at the table, regardless of who cooked.

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Smile!

The phrase sounds much warmer when accompanied by a genuine smile.

Meaning

A polite way to offer food or drink.

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Smile!

The phrase sounds much warmer when accompanied by a genuine smile.

Test Yourself

Which is appropriate to say to a guest?

You just served dinner to your friend. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: どうぞ召し上がれ

This is the correct invitation for a guest.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is appropriate to say to a guest? Choose A1

You just served dinner to your friend. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: どうぞ召し上がれ

This is the correct invitation for a guest.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are hosting them at your home. Otherwise, use 'どうぞお召し上がりください'.

Related Phrases

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いただきます

contrast

I humbly receive.

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ごちそうさまでした

builds on

Thank you for the feast.

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