In Japanese culture, the phrase "Itadakimasu" is said before what?

Correct answer: Eating

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ChampionNymph37634
ChampionNymph37634
I believe it's a good idea & practice to give thanks or a blessing before a meal. When
nimblemoon
nimblemoon
NobleYak13000, I agree...it's quite beautiful.
Player Ejag
Player Ejag
The different comments here illustrate that there are many likenesses between our seemingly different cultures.👍
DaveGundërsen
DaveGundërsen
Player #3549353, Orthodox and members of other Jewish movements as well, it's called Birkat (a varient of "blessings", usually translated as [to say] "grace") and HaMazon ("after meal/eating"). It's often chanted or sung by a family or by a group/congregation after eating. When chanted in full, it can take quite a few minutes, but it's a wonderful way to connect and enjoy each other's company.
Linardy
Linardy
Player #272443, What do you mean by that? The Japanese are as spiritual as any other country of people.
MALICE
MALICE
GOCHISOUSAMA is said after eating meals,means like ty im full/content
Sully Girl
Sully Girl
I love reading the comments, especially about cultural practices and beliefs
Mr_Hve_Fun
Mr_Hve_Fun
ChampionNymph37634, yes “Thank You” is good every time and especially another word is “Please”. It is a sad time we are living in and I hate myself for sounding pessimistic (I am normally optimistic) but we have seen our better days. What the world needs now is Love Sweet Love. Peace Love and Joy. Humor me I am an only child and I am going through hard times, please don’t criticize me, say a prayer my loved ones and I.
penawareof
penawareof
I was thinking it was a prayer before bedtime. Whoops!
Player #3549353
Player #3549353
Orthodox Jews pray after meals.
boogs
boogs
let's eat.
Rocking Rosi
Rocking Rosi
Such a long word. Food will get cold meanwhile...
RABBIT
RABBIT
PensivePhoenix21, just hold on a minute. I believe in God. There's nothing wrong with being a Christian. I'm not a Bible banger.
PensivePhoenix21
PensivePhoenix21
much better than thanking "God" for the meal you're about to receive! you're respecting the nature, the animals and the people who provided the meal instead - much nicer sentiment!
Mars V
Mars V
Kristian, Most of us have evolved into higher primates.
Smart Kitten
Smart Kitten
So nice and respectful, makes one fell better to deal with karma
Iva
Iva
I love everything Japanese ❤️
Melode
Melode
⁹I'm Jewish and before a meal usually dinner we say a prayer. at passover the oak of hagadah is read. my mom told me it could take a while to reD .usually the heD of the family does this. the youngest child asks a question. why is this night different than other nights.
Guillermo Jr.
Guillermo Jr.
Centenarian, Gesundheit!
n3bp3r4l74
n3bp3r4l74
Be thankful that's the most important thing to do
Mohammed Ali
Mohammed Ali
In Islam our prophet Mohamed tolled us to say ....thanks for Allah our god who gave us these gifts (without any power from me)before meal and thank alot after
Mr_Hve_Fun
Mr_Hve_Fun
Holly Rose, Pray with out ceasing; that is written in the Bible.
Player #42051515
Player #42051515
my great grandsons anime watching helped
Arnav Dahal
Arnav Dahal
watching anime helped me get this answer correct.
Scottish Andy
Scottish Andy
Slainte Mhath
kebaso
kebaso
the image didn't help at all this time
wileycoyote
wileycoyote
when you enter a japanese restaurant, the waiters and staff say: "Ishirisaimasen." I don't know what that means, but I just nod at them and smile. I surmise it would mean "welcome and enjoy the meal that you are about to have."
Holly Rose
Holly Rose
I like the idea of giving thanks after a meal, as well.
Player #2512936
Player #2512936
Davy, Livingston, In Germany one can say Guten Appetit, Good appetite or Zum Wohl, to Your Wellness, or las es schmecken, enjoy it.
Player #2512936
Player #2512936
Davy, Livingston, Gesundheit means health.
Osiris
Osiris
Thanks to Anime I know this one.
Centenarian
Centenarian
Followed at the end by Gochisosama!
cannoli1966
cannoli1966
Player #2655037, and you think the U.S. are the only ones who do these things?
Jerryberrykat
Jerryberrykat
LittleDucky52, I think self counsel meant WWII, or WW 2
GruffSecretAgent9936
GruffSecretAgent9936
pure guess