ごちそう

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, transitive verb

    treat (esp. food and drink), entertainment, treating someone (to a meal), taking someone to dinner
    polite (teineigo) language

    • 手伝ってくれたお礼に、お昼をごちそうしたいのですが。
      I'd like to treat you to lunch to thank you for all your help.
  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    gorgeous dinner, feast, excellent food, special dish, delicacy

    • 叔母さんを訪ねた時はすごいごちそうだったね。
      What a feast we had when we visited my aunt!