answersLogoWhite

0

The traditional phrase that the Japanese say before they eat is "Itadakimasu," which is a polite way of expressing gratitude for the meal.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

4mo ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the traditional meal of Japan?

they eat Japanese food such as rice and sushi


Why do Japanese people eat on the floor?

Low tables and sitting or sleeping on the floor is still traditional for Japanese people.


What is the phrase 'eat well' when translated from English to Japanese?

The phrase 'eat well' would be よく食べて (yoku tabete) in Japanese. The pronunciation would be something like "yoh-koo tah-beh-teh".


What do geisha eat?

Geisha eat whatever their okiya provides for them. Or, if they live on their own they eat what they can afford and readily prepare. Usually traditional Japanese foods.


What does ittadakimasu mean in Japanese?

It is typically literally translated as "I humbly receive," but for all intents and purposes, it is simply a set phrase that one uses before eating to express appreciation for the fact that you have food to eat.


Do traditional Japanese families eat together?

yes they do. Of the 95% of Japanese that eat three meals a day, most people consider dinner to be the most important. More than 80% of them usually have dinner at home with their families.


What is the meaning of the phrase 'dont eat cheese before noon'?

The phrase is meant to be a humorous phrase made up by Matt Stone in the movie BASEketball.


What components of traditional Japanese culture are still inherent to Japanese family life today?

A lot of components of traditional Japanese life have been westernized. The current Japanese family life is a mixture of both traditional Japanese life and western life. Food: Most Japanese eat both traditional Japanese food and western food. Many Japanese have coffee and toast for breakfast, but have traditional Japanese food for lunch and dinner. Clothes: Most Japanese wear western style clothes. Traditional clothes are worn on special occasions such as New Year's day, wedding ceremonies, funerals etc. Housing: Most Japanese houses have at least one Japanese style room with tatami mats, shoji, fusuma, and tokonoma. The rest of the house are western style rooms with carpets or hard wood floor with tables and chairs. One must take off his shoes when one enters a Japanese house.


What type of food do Japanese typically eat?

Japanese typically eat a diet that includes rice, seafood, vegetables, and tofu. They also enjoy dishes like sushi, ramen, and tempura. Traditional Japanese meals often consist of a variety of small dishes served together.


What is the origin of the phrase eat you?

There is no such phrase as "eat you".


What do Japanese use whales for?

they usually use them to make traditional medicines and they often eat the whales blubber


Which is better explanation for Itadakimasu?

"Itadakimasu" is a Japanese phrase used before eating to express gratitude for the food. It can be translated as "I humbly receive" or "Thank you for the meal." The phrase represents a deep appreciation for the effort and energy that went into preparing the food, and a recognition of the interconnectedness of all beings involved in the process.