ご馳走様
Japanese
Kanji in this term | ||
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馳 | 走 | 様 |
ち Jinmeiyō |
そう Grade: 2 |
さま Grade: 3 |
kan’on | kun’yomi |
Alternative spellings |
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ご馳走樣 (kyūjitai) 御馳走様 ご馳走さま |
Etymology
ご (go) + 馳走 (chisō) + 様 (sama)
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Usage notes
Normally only said as part of the expression ご馳走様でした (go-chisō-sama deshita), used after eating to show one's appreciation for the meal.
Derived terms
- ごっつぁん (gottsan)
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