"Sensing sweetness and dryness" which an ordinary person can sense with his tongue fluctuates depending upon fragrance, umami, koku (body) and food and seasoning that is eaten together with sake as well as the physical condition of the person.
一般の人の舌が知覚する「甘辛感」は、酒の持つ香り、旨み、こく、食べあわせている食品や調味料、また飲んでいるときの体調などにより、大きな揺らぎを持つ。