ごちそうさまでした
gochisōsama deshita
The English phrase "everything was delicious" can be expressed in Japanese as ごちそうさまでした (gochisōsama deshita).
ごちそうさまでした is a phrase used to thank a host or a cook after finishing a meal. It translates to "Thank you for the meal."
How do you pronounce it?
gochisōsama deshita
Did you know?
- The word ごちそう originally referred to the effort of 'running around' to gather ingredients and prepare a feast. It literally means 'to feast' or 'to treat' as a result of that hard work.
- While many people say this phrase while sitting at the table, it is also common to say it to yourself or a pet as you finish eating alone. It is a ritual of gratitude toward the food itself, not just the person who cooked it.
- In some settings, it is customary to join your hands together in a prayer-like gesture while saying ごちそうさまでした. This non-verbal cue reinforces the sincerity of your thanks.
Examples in context
- ごちそうさまでした。Gochisousama deshita.Everything was delicious.
- 本当に、ごちそうさまでした。Hontou ni, gochisousama deshita.Truly, everything was delicious.
- お母さん、ごちそうさまでした。Okaasan, gochisousama deshita.Mom, everything was delicious.
Example conversation
Himari is visiting Ren at his house for dinner.
- 陽葵 Himariとても美味しかったです。ごちそうさまでした。Totemo oishikatta desu. Gochisousama deshita.It was very tasty. Everything was delicious.
- 蓮 Ren喜んでもらえて良かったです。Yorokonde moraete yokatta desu.I am glad you enjoyed it.
- 陽葵 Himariまた食べたいです。Mata tabetai desu.I want to eat it again.
- 蓮 Renぜひ、また来てください。Zehi, mata kite kudasai.Please do come again.
