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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ごちそうさまでした
This is said after you have finished eating to express gratitude for the food. It literally means "it was a feast." You can say it to the chef, your host, or even just to yourself if you ate alone.
Examples in context
ごちそうさまでした。おいしかったです。
That was a great meal. It was delicious.
ごちそうさまでした。また来ます。
Thank you for the meal. I'll be back.
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