1.
taste or mouthfeel of a drink; how a drink goes down
The overall impression of how a beverage tastes and feels in the mouth, including smoothness, lightness, and refreshingness. Commonly used when describing alcoholic drinks.
2.
the drinking spout or rim (of a cup, bottle, etc.)
The physical part of a container, such as a cup, can, or bottle, where one places their lips to drink.
Has two distinct meanings depending on context. Sense 1 is commonly used when describing alcoholic beverages (beer, sake, wine) and refers to the overall impression of how the drink tastes and feels in the mouth. Sense 2 refers to the physical part of a container where you drink from.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS (taste):
- 飲み口がいい: pleasant to drink; goes down smoothly
- 飲み口が軽い: light-tasting, easy to drink
- 飲み口がさっぱり: refreshing taste
- 飲み口がまろやか: mellow, smooth taste
COMMON COLLOCATIONS (spout):