No. 2,520 in Japanese
口当たり
"口当たり" means "mouthfeel" or "texture and sensation of food or drink in the mouth."
In a sentence
このワインは口当たりが柔らかくて、初心者にもおすすめです。
This wine has a smooth texture, making it recommended for beginners.
In this sentence, '口当たり' refers to the texture and initial sensation of the wine as it is tasted.
飲み物の口当たりが良いと、それだけで楽しみが増えます。
When a drink has a pleasant texture, it greatly enhances the enjoyment.
Here, '口当たり' describes the pleasing tactile sensation of the beverage in the mouth.
この薬は少し口当たりが苦いけれど、効果が高いです。
This medication has a slightly bitter taste, but it is very effective.
In this instance, '口当たり' is used to describe the taste or sensation of the medication when it is in the mouth.
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