The act of cleansing the palate — eating or drinking something to remove a lingering taste before the next dish.
重い料理の後には、さっぱりした柑橘の口直しがよく合う。
After a heavy dish, a refreshing citrus palate cleanser goes well.
ワインのテイスティングでは、口直しに水やパンを挟むことがある。
In wine tasting, people sometimes use water or bread as a palate cleanser.
寿司の合間に出されるガリは、口直しの役割を果たす。
The pickled ginger served between sushi pieces serves as a palate cleanser.
A palate cleanser (a dish or beverage) — an intermezzo served to refresh the taste between courses.
コース料理の口直しに、シャーベットが出てきた。
A sherbet was served as a palate cleanser in the course meal.
和食では、酢の物が口直しとして出ることが多い。
In Japanese cuisine, vinegared dishes are often served as palate cleansers.