口当(くちあ)たり

くちあたり
noun
mouthfeel; taste; texture in the mouth
fooddescriptive
1. mouthfeel; taste; texture in the mouth
The sensation of food or drink in the mouth, including smoothness, richness, and overall texture. Commonly used when describing the quality of food and beverages.
口当(くちあ)たりがいい。
It has a pleasant mouthfeel.
このワインは口当(くちあ)たりがまろやかだ。
This wine has a mellow mouthfeel.
このアイスクリームは口当(くちあ)たりがなめらかで、とてもおいしい。
This ice cream has a smooth texture and is very delicious.
2. smooth-talking; pleasant-sounding but insincere
Used to describe speech that sounds pleasant on the surface but may lack sincerity.
口当(くちあ)たりのいい言葉(ことば)にだまされた。
I was deceived by smooth-sounding words.
口当(くちあ)たりのいいことばかり言(い)う人(ひと)は信用(しんよう)できない。
You can't trust someone who only says pleasant-sounding things.
彼(かれ)の話(はなし)は口当(くちあ)たりはいいが、実行(じっこう)がともなわない。
His talk sounds pleasant, but he doesn't follow through with action.

Compound of 口(くち) (mouth) and 当(あ)たり (hitting, contact). Describes the physical sensation when food or drink touches the mouth, or figuratively how words "hit the ear."

Common collocations

  • 口当(くちあ)たりがいい: has a pleasant taste/mouthfeel; smooth-talking
  • 口当(くちあ)たりがまろやか: has a mellow taste
  • 口当(くちあ)たりがなめらか: has a smooth texture
  • 口当(くちあ)たりのいい言葉(ことば): smooth-sounding words

Usage

Sense 1 (mouthfeel) is more common in everyday use, especially in food and drink reviews. Sense 2 (smooth-talking) carries a negative connotation, implying flattery or insincerity.

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 舌触(したざわ)り (tongue texture)
Compare: 喉越(のどご)し (the feeling of a drink going down…)
Compare: 食感(しょっかん) (food texture)
Compare: 飲(の)み口(くち) (taste or mouthfeel of a drink)
Compare: 歯触(はざわ)り (texture (of food))
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Added 2026.4.3 1:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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