Question
I’m traveling to Japan for business and plan to take my local clients out for dinner. I want to make sure everyone knows that dinner is on me. How do I say, “Dinner is on me” in Japanese?
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夕食（ゆうしょく）は私（わたし）がご馳走（ちそう）します。
Yuushoku wa watashi ga gochisou shimasu.
Dinner is on me.
This phrase allows you to politely offer to pay for dinner. “Yuushoku” means “dinner,” and “watashi ga” specifies “I.” “Gochisou shimasu” is a polite way of saying “I will treat.” This expression shows your generosity and is a nice gesture of hospitality in business settings.
If you are treating someone for another meal, you can replace “yuushoku” with “choushoku” (breakfast) or “chuushoku” (lunch) accordingly.
