The Japanese say the word before a meal.
The word is “Itadakimasu”.
Literal translation of it is,Let's eat.
However, this words has a deeper meaning.
Habit of Itadakimasu has been teached to us as manners since childhood.
So, it starts before we learn the words.
Why?
Because it affects the personality development.
Saying Itadakimasu,is to thanks all involved in the food.
Thanks for,people who have to cook,people who produce food,life of the food,and God,it's all.
Through the daily diet,we learn a grateful heart.
Words of the pair is Gochisousama.
This word is used after a meal.
Literal translation of it is,This was a very good meal.
It also represents the feeling of thanks to the person who made the dish.
Japanese was originally agricultural people.
For this reason,appreciation for producers and harvest is important.
