ごちそうさま

expression

expression after eating

1. expression said after eating

A set phrase said after finishing a meal to express gratitude. Literally related to 馳走(ちそう) meaning 'feast' or 'to run around (preparing food).'

ごちそうさまでした。

Thank you for the meal.

Polite form

ごちそうさま！おいしかった。

Thanks for the meal! It was delicious.

Casual form

食(た)べ終(お)わったら、ごちそうさまと言(い)いましょう。

When you finish eating, let's say 'gochisousama.'

とてもおいしかったです。ごちそうさまでした。

It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

お母(かあ)さん、ごちそうさま。今日(きょう)のカレーは本当(ほんとう)においしかったよ。また作(つく)ってね。

Mom, thanks for the meal. Today's curry was really delicious. Please make it again.

ごちそうさま (casual) or ごちそうさまでした (polite) is said after eating, expressing thanks to whoever provided or prepared the meal. The word 馳走(ちそう) historically referred to running around to gather ingredients to prepare a feast for guests. It's paired with いただきます before meals.

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Added 2026.1.7 21:14 · Revised 2026.2.21 9:15

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