Question
I’m on a business trip to Japan and have dinner with a Japanese client. I want to show appreciation and say “Thank you for the meal” after we finish eating. How do I say this in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
ごちそうさまでした。
Gochisousama deshita.
Thank you for the meal.
Saying “gochisousama deshita” is a polite and customary way to express gratitude after finishing a meal in Japan. It’s a phrase that acknowledges the effort and hospitality of the host or the people who prepared the meal.
“Gochisousama” can be used in both personal and business settings. If you want to add an extra touch of formality, you can include “arigatou gozaimashita” (ありがとうございました) at the end, which means “thank you very much.” Remember, using such expressions can help build rapport and show respect to your Japanese counterparts.
