Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Which expression is used at the start of a meal?

  1. Gochisosama deshita

  2. Kanpai

  3. Arigatou gozaimasu

  4. Itadakimasu
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Explanation

Itadakimasu is said at the beginning of a meal and expresses gratitude for the food those who prepared it and the sacrifice of living organisms. The phrase literally means I humbly receive and is a fundamental part of Japanese dining etiquette.

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