舌触り

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 舌触り(したざわり) means the texture felt when food touches the tongue.
• Basic usage: It is used for mouthfeel that is smooth or has noticeable particles.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Taste and texture
  • 味(あじ) refers to tastes such as sweetness or saltiness, whereas 舌触り focuses on texture against the tongue.
• Describing particles
  • 滑らかな舌触り means a smooth mouthfeel.
  • 粒が残る means that particles remain.