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“Itadakimasu Bismillah” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“Itadakimasu Bismillah” is a mealtime line blending Japanese “itadakimasu” with Arabic “bismillah”, wrapped in a cheerful “salam aleykoum, my friends”.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Itadakimasu Bismillah” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Itadakimasu Bismillah” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1359 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Itadakimasu Bismillah” meme mean?

The meme plays on two pre-meal rituals meeting in one breath: “itadakimasu”, said in Japanese before eating, and “bismillah”, which many Muslims say before starting. They follow each other in an enthusiastic sentence with the sugary mood of a kawaii student video. People use it to kick off a dinner among friends, to comment on a Japanese dish or to tease someone presenting their food like an influencer. The tone is kind, happy and slightly offbeat: the joy of eating comes first.

Where does the “Itadakimasu Bismillah” meme come from?

The phrase combines “itadakimasu”, a Japanese expression said before a meal to give thanks, and “bismillah”, an Arabic word meaning “in the name of God”, spoken before eating or beginning something. The meme strings them after a “salam aleykoum my friends” and a mention of a kawaii student version, resembling the style of many daily-life videos. Playing two meal traditions in a light tone made the line reusable in comments and edits. It belongs to French-speaking internet humor, which loves mixing references to get formulas that feel familiar and absurd at once.

How to use the “Itadakimasu Bismillah” meme

  • Open a dinner with friends using the full phrase.
  • Caption a story photo of a shared ramen bowl.
  • Tease a friend filming lunch like an influencer.
  • Start a recipe video with a cheerful intro.

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The “Itadakimasu Bismillah” card in MyMemeCards

Itadakimasu Bismillah card
NumberNo. 1359
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3493
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@thibs1337
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,493 cards
  • Common1,47742%
  • Rare1,17234%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Itadakimasu Bismillah” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Itadakimasu Bismillah comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does “itadakimasu” mean?

It is a Japanese expression said before a meal. It conveys gratitude for the food and for those who prepared it.

What does “bismillah” mean?

It is Arabic for “in the name of God”. Many Muslims say it before eating or beginning an action.

Is the meme mocking anyone?

No, it is mostly cheerful and offbeat. The humor comes from mixing both phrases, not from ridiculing anyone.

How do I get the Itadakimasu Bismillah meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Itadakimasu Bismillah” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Itadakimasu Bismillah card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

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