Japanese

くちにあう
Meaning: to be to one's taste; to suit one's palate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 口に合う 口に合わない
Polite 口に合います 口に合いません
Past 口に合った 口に合わなかった
Polite + Past 口に合いました 口に合いませんでした
Te-form 口に合って 口に合わなくて
Potential 口に合える 口に合えない
Passive 口に合われる 口に合われない
Causative 口に合わせる 口に合わせない
Causative + Passive 口に合わされる 口に合わされない
Imperative 口に合え 口に合うな

Handwriting

口
に
合
う

Example

I made some home-cooked food; I hope it's to your liking.

Usage Notes

Used for food or drink. Often used by the person providing the food to show respect to the guest.

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