noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
removing a bad taste; cleansing one's palate
Refers to the act of refreshing the mouth after something unpleasant or between dishes. Often used in the pattern 口直しをする or 口直しに.
濃いコーヒーのあとで、水で口直しをした。
After the strong coffee, I cleansed my palate with water.
口直しに、さっぱりした酢の物
I eat a light vinegared dish to refresh my mouth.
noun
palate cleanser; intermezzo
A dish or drink served between courses to reset the taste buds. Also used figuratively for a short, refreshing break in a sequence.
フルコースでは、魚料理のあとに口直しのシャーベットが出る。
In a full-course meal, a sorbet is served as a palate cleanser after the fish dish.