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The term Itadakimasu can be traced back to ancient Japan's Asuka period when Buddhism was the dominant religion in the region. [1] In contrast to western religions, which have a hierarchy (God > people > animals > etc.), eastern religion, specifically Buddhism, views all on an equal level, and as a result, uses Itadakimasu as a symbolistic phrase to share their respect and honor.
Itadakimasu, the phrase that is used to show gratitude for those involved in making the meal (i.e., farmers, fishermen, parents, etc.), shows the traditional Japanese Buddhist foundation. The meaning of the phrase is focused on the origin of the food rather than on the coming feast. [39]
This includes putting one's hands together and say "Itadakimasu" (頂きます，いただきます) ("I humbly receive") before eating a meal. Upon finishing a meal, the polite phrase gochisōsama-deshita ( ご馳走様でした，ごちそうさまでした , lit. "that was (the condition of) an (honorable) feast") .
Saying itadakimasu before a meal has been described as both a secular [7] [8] [9] and a religious practice. [7] [10] [11] Upon finishing a meal, the Japanese use the polite phrase gochisōsama-deshita (ごちそうさまでした, lit. ' that was (the condition of) a(n honorable) feast ').
Baito keigo (Japanese: バイト敬語), [1] [2] is a controversial form of honorifics (keigo) in the Japanese language taught via employee training manuals, especially to young part-timers (バイト) at fast-food restaurants and convenience stores.
The show's title is a play on the Japanese saying "Itadakimasu", said before beginning a meal. Cast. Itadakiman. Kusaku Magota/Itadakiman - Mayumi Tanaka; Oshaka ...
Yamegoku: Yakuza Yamete Itadakimasu (ヤメゴク〜ヤクザやめて頂きます〜) is a Japanese television drama series that premiered on TBS on 16 April 2015. [1] [2] This is Yuko Oshima's first time starring in the lead role of a serial drama. [2] It received an average viewership rating of 6.5%. [3]
Toriko is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same title by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro, produced by Toei Animation and directed by Akifumi Zako. [1] The series follows the adventures of Toriko and Komatsu as they search for rare, diverse foods to complete a full-course meal.