Japanese word

味噌汁

Pronunciation

Romajimisoshiru

Meaning

  • nounmiso soup

Example

毎朝味噌汁を飲みます。mai asa mi so shiru o no mi ma su

I drink miso soup every morning.

Illustration for 味噌汁 (miso soup)

More examples

お母さんと味噌汁を作ります。o haha sa n to mi so shiru o tsuku ri ma su

I make miso soup with my mom.

寒い朝は、温かい味噌汁が体を温めてくれます。samu i asa wa atata ka i mi so shiru ga karada o atata me te ku re ma su

On a cold morning, hot miso soup warms you up.

Core concept

Refers to a savory soup made by dissolving fermented miso in a flavorful broth, often with small ingredients.

Common phrases

  • 味噌汁を作るmi so shiru o tsuku ru

    make miso soup

  • 味噌汁を飲むmi so shiru o no mu

    drink miso soup

  • 味噌汁の具mi so shiru no gu

    miso soup ingredients

Definition in Japanese

大豆などを発酵させて作った味噌をだし汁に溶かした料理。dai zu na do o hak kō sa se te tsuku tta mi so o da shi jiru ni to ka shi ta ryō ri

Word origin

The compound combines 味噌 (miso, "fermented soybean paste") and 汁 (shiru, "liquid or soup").

Usage tips

  • In English, miso is an established loanword that appears in food names such as miso soup and miso dressing.

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