: It honors the farmers, fishermen, and vendors who brought the food to the market.
: Saying "Okaasan, itadakimasu" specifically recognizes the time, care, and love the mother put into preparing the meal. okaasan itadakimasu
To understand the full weight of the phrase, one must first break down the word itadakimasu . Rooted in the verb itadaku (to receive or to put above one's head), it is the humble form of "to eat" or "to receive." : It honors the farmers, fishermen, and vendors