Please Thank you very much You're welcome Excuse me / Sorry I'm sorry It's okay / I'm fine Of course I humbly receive Thank you for the meal Excuse me (for my rudeness) Thanks to you Nice to meet you / I look forward to working with you Likewise / The pleasure is all mine I'm sorry to bother you / Thank you Thank you for your hard work
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いただきます
This is a customary phrase said before eating to express thanks for the meal. It's not just "Let's eat," but a deeper expression of gratitude for the life (plant or animal) that was given. It is a set phrase said by everyone.
Examples in context
わあ、おいしそう。いただきます。
Wow, looks delicious. Let's eat.
それでは、いただきます。
Well then, let's eat.
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