口に合う

kuchi ni au
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suit one’s taste, be to one’s liking
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/kɯtɕi ni aɯ/
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To suit someone’s personal taste in food or drink.
Practice using 口に合う in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • 辛すぎて彼の口に合わなかった。
    It was too spicy for his taste.
  • このお茶は誰の口にも合うと思う。
    I think this tea will suit everyone’s taste.
  • お口に合えばうれしいです。
    I’d be happy if it suits your taste.
  • この料理は私の口に合う。
    This dish suits my taste.
  • 新しい店の味は母の口に合った。
    My mother liked the taste at the new restaurant.

Similar words

気に入る
好みに合う

Meanings

Suit the palate

food
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For food or drink to have a flavor that a particular person likes.

Examples

  • この料理は私の口に合う。
    This dish suits my taste.
  • 辛すぎて彼の口に合わなかった。
    It was too spicy for his taste.
  • お口に合えばうれしいです。
    I’d be happy if it suits your taste.
  • 新しい店の味は母の口に合った。
    My mother liked the taste at the new restaurant.
  • このお茶は誰の口にも合うと思う。
    I think this tea will suit everyone’s taste.

Similar words

好みに合う
気に入る

Etymology

口 stands for a person’s palate, while 合う means to fit.

FAQ

What does 口に合う mean?

To suit someone’s personal taste in food or drink.

How do you read 口に合う?

It is read くちにあう, written kuchi ni au.

When would you use 口に合う?

Use it for a person’s subjective preference, often politely when offering food.

How is 口に合う different from おいしい?

おいしい praises food as tasty; this says its flavor fits a particular person’s preferences.

How does 口に合う change in a sentence?

The verb 合う changes: 口に合う, 口に合った, 口に合わない, 口に合えば.

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