喉越(のどご)し

のどごし
noun
the feel of food or drink going down the throat
food
1. the feel of food or drink passing down the throat; smoothness; drinkability
The sensation or texture of food or drink as it goes down the throat. Particularly important in evaluating the quality of beer, noodles, and other foods where the swallowing sensation is a key part of the experience.
喉越(のどご)しがいいビールだ。
This beer goes down smoothly.
この蕎麦(そば)は喉越(のどご)しがよくておいしい。
These soba noodles have a great texture going down and taste delicious.
冷(つめ)たいビールの喉越(のどご)しは、暑(あつ)い日(ひ)には格別(かくべつ)だ。
The refreshing feel of cold beer going down your throat is something special on a hot day.

Usage

Especially common in beer advertising and food reviews. 喉越(のどご)しがいい is a high compliment for beer, noodles, and similar items where smoothness matters. The word captures a distinctly Japanese concept of food appreciation that focuses on the swallowing sensation.

Common collocations

  • 喉越(のどご)しがいい (goes down smoothly)
  • 喉越(のどご)しがよい (pleasant going down)
  • 喉越(のどご)しのよさ (smoothness, drinkability)
  • 喉越(のどご)しを楽(たの)しむ (to enjoy the feel going down)

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 口当(くちあ)たり (mouthfeel (before swallowing))
Compare: 飲(の)みごたえ (satisfying to drink)
Related: 舌触(したざわ)り (texture (in mouth))
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Added 2026.3.13 11:05 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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