口直し

くちなおし

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive removing a bad taste; cleansing one's palate
2. Noun palate cleanser; intermezzo (i.e.: dish or beverage to cleanse one's palate between dishes of a meal)

Kanji

• 口 mouth. Read as くち.
• 直 straight. Read as なおす.

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