ごちそうさまでした
gochisousama deshita
In Japanese, "the food was very good" is expressed using ごちそうさまでした (gochisousama deshita).
The phrase ごちそうさまでした is a common expression used to thank someone for the food they have prepared or served, and it can indicate that the food was delicious.
Which one should you use?
While ごちそうさまでした is a standard phrase for thanking a host or cook after a meal, you can also use 美味しかったです to specifically mean "it was delicious" in a formal way or 超美味しかった to mean "super delicious" in an informal setting.
How do you pronounce it?
gochisousama deshita
When do people say it?
ごちそうさまでした is a polite expression used to thank the host or cook after finishing a meal.
Did you know?
- The word ちそう in the phrase literally refers to 'running around' to gather ingredients or prepare food. It paints a picture of the immense effort the host went through to procure and prepare the meal.
- It is common to clasp your hands together in a prayer-like gesture called 合掌 while saying ごちそうさまでした. This reflects a Buddhist influence of showing gratitude to the spirits of the food.
- In Japan, people often say ごちそうさまでした even when eating alone at home or in a convenience store. In this context, the phrase is a gesture of gratitude toward the ingredients and the people who produced the food.
Examples in context
- 本当に、ごちそうさまでした。Hontou ni, gochisousama deshita.Truly, thank you for the delicious meal.
- お母さん、ごちそうさまでした。Okaasan, gochisousama deshita.Mom, thank you for the meal.
Example conversation
Misaki is leaving Youta's house after dinner.
- 美咲 Misakiごちそうさまでした。Gochisousama deshita.Thank you for the meal.
- 陽太 Yota口に合ったならよかった。Kuchi ni atta nara yokatta.I'm glad you liked it.
- 美咲 Misaki本当に美味しかったです。Hontou ni oishikatta desu.It was truly delicious.
- 陽太 Yotaまたいつでも来てね。Mata itsudemo kite ne.Come over again anytime.
