A polite and standard term for "mother". In a domestic setting, it is used by children to address their mothers, or by husbands to address their wives once children are present, signifying her central role in the household. Itadakimasu (いただきます):
The phrase itself is a combination of two common Japanese terms: Okaasan (お母さん) : The standard Japanese word for "Mother". Itadakimasu (いただきます) okaasan itadakimasu full
In many Japanese households, a meal doesn't officially begin until a simple but profound phrase is spoken: . When directed at a parent, typically a mother who has prepared the food, it becomes "Okaasan, itadakimasu." A polite and standard term for "mother"