/tags/gratitude/ Recent bookmarks tagged #gratitude Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:56 +0000 https://thetokyohermit.substack.com/p/itadakimasu-a-word-you-say-to-the So the literal shape of “itadakimasu” is not “thank you.” It is closer to: “I humbly receive.” And the thing being received is the food. Not the labor of the cook — that has its own phrase, said afterward, to the person. “Itadakimasu,” said before, with the eyes on the plate, is addressed downward and outward, to what is about to become part of you.<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #food #gratitude #language</p> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:26:14 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:38677 food gratitude language