Okaasan Itadakimasu [verified] -

While often translated as "Bon appétit" or "Let's eat," the literal meaning is far more humble.

Only after this ritual is completed does the eating begin. okaasan itadakimasu

At the end of the meal, the ritual is completed with a matching phrase of gratitude: (ごちそうさまでした), which means "Thank you for the feast; it was a wonderful meal". The Pop Culture & Anime Phenomenon While often translated as "Bon appétit" or "Let's