ご馳走になる

ごちそうになる
Alternative writings: 御馳走になる
Frequency:
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A polite expression meaning to be treated to a meal by someone (to have someone pay for your food).

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昨夜は先輩にご馳走になって、いいレストランに連れて行ってもらった。

Last night a senior treated me; they took me to a nice restaurant.

今日のランチは部長にご馳走になりました。とてもおいしかったです。

I was treated to lunch by the manager today. It was very tasty.

旅行中、親戚にご馳走になることが多かった。

While traveling, I was often treated by relatives.

あの店ではご馳走になる前にお礼を言っておくと礼儀正しい。

At that place, it's polite to express thanks before being treated.

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