Meaning of 頂きます(いただきます) in Japanese

頂きます, 戴きます
JLPT 5
Kana Reading
いただきます
Romaji
itadakimasu
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    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    expression of gratitude before meals

Related Kanji

戴

17 strokes

be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive

On'Yomi: タイ

Kun'Yomi: いただ.く

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頂 JLPT 3

11 strokes

place on the head, receive, top of head, top, summit, peak

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: いただ.く, いただき

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