An expression said before a meal meaning “thank you for the meal” or “I receive (this food)”; used to show gratitude before eating.
みんなで手を合わせて「いただきます」と言ってから食べ始めた。
Everyone put their hands together, said 'itadakimasu', and then began eating.
母の作った料理を見て、子どもが嬉しそうに『いただきます』と言った。
Seeing his mother's cooking, the child happily said 'itadakimasu'.
会社の会食で、みんなで『いただきます』と言って食事を始めた。
At the company dinner, everyone said 'itadakimasu' and started eating.