1.
texture; mouthfeel
the tactile sensation of food or drink in the mouth
舌触り refers to how food feels in the mouth.
Etymology
- 舌: Tongue
- 触り: Touch, feel
Common descriptions
- なめらかな舌触り (smooth texture)
- ざらざらした舌触り (rough/grainy texture)
- とろける舌触り (melting texture)
- クリーミーな舌触り (creamy texture)
- さらっとした舌触り (light texture)
Common collocations
Common with
- Desserts (pudding, ice cream, chocolate)
- Tofu and silky foods
- Cream-based dishes
- Beverages (smoothness of wine, etc.)
Related words
- 歯応え (chewiness, bite)
- 食感 (food texture - broader term)
- 口当たり (mouthfeel)
- 喉越し (how it goes down the throat)
Register: Neutral. Common in food descriptions.
Related Words
Related:
食感 (food texture (general term))
Related:
肌触り (feel against the skin)
Related:
歯応え (chewiness, bite)
Related:
口当たり (mouthfeel)
Related:
喉越し (how it goes down the throat)
Compare:
歯触り (texture (of food))