English–Japanese

“miso” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimiso

Example

この味噌は甘いです。ko no mi so wa ama i de su

This miso is sweet.

Illustration for 味噌 (miso)

How to say “miso” in Japanese

“Miso” in Japanese is 味噌 (miso).

Describes a thick, fermented paste that adds a deep salty flavor to food and can be made from soybeans, rice, or barley.

Full entry for 味噌: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 味噌

この料理には味噌を少し使います。ko no ryō ri ni wa mi so o suko shi tsuka i ma su

I use a little miso in this dish.

Tips for using 味噌

  • English speakers often meet 味噌 (miso) in the phrase miso soup, but miso can also name the seasoning in combinations such as miso dressing.

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