いただきます
いただきます
JLPT N5 · vocab_expressionMeaning
Thank you for the meal (before eating)
Examples
食べる前に、いただきますと言います。
Before eating, I say 'Itadakimasu'.
📖 How to Use
「いただきます」means "Thank you for the meal (before eating)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
When you see 「いただきます」in a sentence, pay attention to the particle that follows — it changes how the word functions.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
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「いただきます」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「いただきます」mean in Japanese?+
「いただきます」means "Thank you for the meal (before eating)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_expression" category.
How do you read 「いただきます」?+
「いただきます」is read as「いただきます」.
Is 「いただきます」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「いただきます」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「いただきます」?+
食べる前に、いただきますと言います。 — Before eating, I say 'Itadakimasu'.
Practice 「いただきます」 with spaced repetition