Japanese Word · Native
ごちそうさま
thank you for the meal
Pronunciation: gochisousama
Meaning
A cultural formula used after eating to thank the host, cook, and those involved in the meal.
Example
食事の後で、店の人にごちそうさまと言いました。
After the meal, I thanked the restaurant staff for the food.
Practice tips
- Practice ごちそうさま out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for native-level learners.