The present invention relates to a liquid composition for the oral cavity, which contains the following components (A), (B), (C) and (D): (A) an oil-soluble flavor, (B) a cationic bactericide, (C) a sugar fatty acid ester, and (D) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of polyglycerol fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oils, and sorbitan fatty acid esters. The present invention also pertains to a liquid composition for the oral cavity, which contains the following components (A), (B), (E) and (F): (A) an oil-soluble flavor, (B) a cationic bactericide, (E) a polyphosphoric acid or salt thereof, and (F) a polyglycerol fatty acid ester. The liquid composition for the oral cavity according to the present invention is excellent in the adsorption of the bactericide to teeth and the like, barely causes unpleasant odor, and is excellent in stability.