JLPT N5 Beginner
頂きます
「いただきます」
“Let’s eat” expression; humble form of to receive
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1 Expression
Let's eat" / "Thank you for the food
A standard phrase recited before a meal to show appreciation for the ingredients and preparation.
Example
みんな 揃った ね 。 はい 、 いただきます 。
Everyone's here. Okay, let's eat.
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2 Verb (Humble Language - 謙譲語, kenjōgo)
To receive" / "To get" (humble)
The humble equivalent of the verb もらう used when receiving items from a superior.
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