What is '口蓋' called in English?

'口蓋' in English is called "Palate". Palate refers to: 口の天井部分で、口腔と鼻腔を隔てるもの。

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noun

English to Japanese Dictionary

English: "The soft palate moves during swallowing to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity." | Japanese: "軟口蓋は嚥下中に動き、食べ物が鼻腔に入るのを防ぎます。"

口蓋, 味覚

口蓋 in English:palate

Phonetic:こうがい

Quick Answer • 要約

palate の日本語の意味は「口蓋, 味覚」です。 (口の天井部分で、口腔と鼻腔を隔てるもの。)

1
noun
口蓋
The roof of the mouth, separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
口の天井部分で、口腔と鼻腔を隔てるもの。
2
noun
味覚
A person's ability to distinguish between different flavors, often implying a refined sense of taste.
異なる風味を識別する人の能力で、しばしば洗練された味覚を暗示する。

“The soft palate moves during swallowing to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity.”

軟口蓋は嚥下中に動き、食べ物が鼻腔に入るのを防ぎます。

“The chef has a sophisticated palate, able to identify subtle notes in complex dishes.”

そのシェフは洗練された味覚を持っており、複雑な料理の微妙なニュアンスを識別できます。

In English:

nounpalatability

adjectivepalatal

adjectivepalatable

cleanse the palateexpression

To remove the lingering taste of food or drink from the mouth, often with a neutral food or drink, to prepare for tasting something new.

tickle the palateexpression

To please or excite the sense of taste with delicious food or drink.