CEFR C1
palate
Translation
口蓋 / 味覚 / 味の好み
Meaning
Palate means the roof of the mouth in anatomy, and more commonly a person's sense of taste or taste preferences in food and drink. The learner trap is confusing it with palette, a range of colors, or pallet, a wooden platform for goods.
Examples
- このワインは甘口が好きな人の味覚に合います。
This wine suits the palate of people who like sweeter flavors. - 医師は口蓋に炎症がないか確認しました。
The doctor checked the palate for inflammation.