This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

お粗末さまでした

お粗末様でした

Reading

Kana: おそまつさまでした
Romaji: osomatsusamadeshita
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

expression of humility said by the person who provided a meal after it is eaten

Note: humble (kenjougo) language
See also: お粗末

Kanji

Readings: ソ、 あら.い、 あら-
Meanings: coarse, rough, rugged
Readings: マツ、 バツ、 すえ
Meanings: end, close, tip, powder, posterity
Readings: ヨウ、 ショウ、 さま、 さん
Meanings: Esq., way, manner, situation, polite suffix