1.
(of food or drink) to suit one's taste; to be to one's liking
Said of food or drink that one finds tasty; literally 'to fit the mouth.' The honorific お口に合う is the standard way to ask a guest whether the food is to their liking, and お口に合うかどうか分かりませんが is the modest formula when serving.
Literally 'to fit the mouth': food or drink matches one's taste.
Common patterns
- お口に合いましたか: Did you like it? (to a guest)
- お口に合うかどうか: whether it will be to your liking
- 口に合わない: not to one's taste
Usage
The honorific お口に合う is host language, part of the ritual of serving food modestly. Between friends the plain form is normal.
Similar words
- おいしい: delicious — describes the food itself, not its match with the eater
- 好み: preference — the noun for one's taste in general