Japanese Expression · Beginner
いただきます (itadakimasu)
I gratefully receive (before meal)
Pronunciation: i-ta-da-ki-mas
Meaning
Said before eating, expressing gratitude.
Example
いただきます！
Let's eat!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice いただきます (itadakimasu) out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Japanese expression.