concept   start
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asian culture, saying 'Itadakimasu' expresses gratitude for the start of a meal.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 start East Asia The start of a meal is marked by saying 'Itadakimasu' to express gratitude for the food. 1
2 start South Asia It's common to start a meal with a variety of appetizers and dips. 1