Polite to Host
Cultural · Dining
You
もう十分いただきました。本当においしかったです。
もうじゅうぶんいただきました。ほんとうにおいしかったです。
I've had more than enough. It was absolutely delicious.
Romaji: Mō jūbun itadakimashita. Hontō ni oishikatta desu. / Reply Romaji: Yokatta! Mata tabete ne.
Reply
よかった！また食べてね。
よかった！またたべてね。
So glad you enjoyed it! Come eat again anytime.
Gesture & etiquette
Cover the top of your bowl or plate gently with an open hand as you say this; pair it with a warm, satisfied smile — your expression should clearly communicate enjoyment, not rejection of the food; a slight bow reinforces sincere gratitude.
Combining a full refusal with genuine praise ('本当においしかった') is the culturally graceful way to stop a host from continuing to serve. A bare 'いりません' (I don't want any) feels blunt. Note: Japanese hosts may offer 2–3 more times even after this — a second gentle refusal with the same warmth signals the boundary has been sincerely set.