palate in Japanese
palate in Japanese is 口蓋, 上顎 — palate means the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
palate in Japanese
口蓋
Pronounced: kōgai
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]
上顎
Pronounced: uwaago
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]
What does "palate" mean?
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noun The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
"The dentist examined the roof of his palate."
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noun A person's sense of taste, especially their ability to distinguish subtle flavours.
"Years of tasting wine had sharpened her palate."
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noun A liking or taste for something, often figurative.
"The critic has little palate for slapstick comedy."
palate in a sentence
- The dentist examined the roof of his palate.
- Years of tasting wine had sharpened her palate.
- The critic has little palate for slapstick comedy.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "palate" in Japanese?
"palate" in Japanese is 口蓋, 上顎. palate means: The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
How do you pronounce 口蓋?
"palate" in Japanese is 口蓋, pronounced "kōgai".
How do you use "palate" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist examined the roof of his palate." In Japanese, "palate" is 口蓋, 上顎.
Are there other ways to say "palate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "palate": 口蓋, 上顎.
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