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ご馳走様でした /go chi sou sa ma de shi ta/ is said after the meal to appreciate the provider. Literally means 'it was a great feast'. お粗末様でした /o so ma tsu sa ma de shi ta/ is said by the host or provider, in reply to that. Literally means 'It was humble'.

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