Japanese dictionary
How to say "eat" in Japanese
食べるたべる · taberu
To "eat" in Japanese is 食べる (taberu). With clients, use 召し上がる (meshiagaru) for them and いただく (itadaku) for yourself.
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Ways to say "eat" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 食べるたべる · taberu | To eat. |
| 召し上がるめしあがる · meshiagaru | To eat (honorific, for others). |
| いただくいただく · itadaku | To eat (humble, for yourself). |
| 食事するしょくじする · shokuji suru | To have a meal. |
How to use it
Before eating, say いただきます (itadakimasu). After eating, say ごちそうさまでした (gochisōsama deshita).
"Eat out" is 外食する (gaishoku suru).
Example sentences
- お昼は何を食べますか。O-hiru wa nani o tabemasu ka.What are you having for lunch?
- どうぞ召し上がってください。Dōzo meshiagatte kudasai.Please enjoy the meal.
- いただきます。Itadakimasu.Let's eat. (said before a meal)
- 今夜は外で食事をします。Kon'ya wa soto de shokuji o shimasu.I'm eating out tonight.
- 生の魚は食べられますか。Nama no sakana wa taberaremasu ka.Can you eat raw fish?
- ごちそうさまでした。Gochisōsama deshita.Thank you for the meal.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What do you say before and after eating in Japan?
Before eating, say いただきます (itadakimasu). After eating, say ごちそうさまでした (gochisōsama deshita). If someone treated you, say it to them.
How do you say "Please eat" politely in Japanese?
Say どうぞ召し上がってください (dōzo meshiagatte kudasai).
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