Meals in Japan traditionally begin with the phrase itadakimasu (いただきます) (literally, "I humbly receive"). The phrase is similar to "bon appétit", or saying grace to give thanks before a meal. It is said to express gratitude for all who played a role in preparing, cultivating, ranching or hunting the food.
Upon finishing a meal, the Japanese also use the polite phrase Gochisōsama-deshita (ごちそうさまでした)
(That was a delicious meal). Sama is the honorific word which
gives respect to the person, therefore, this phrase gives respect for
making the meal.
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