Translation of Japanese word "味噌" to English
味噌
みそ
[miso]
IPA: /mi.so/
How to use
味噌 (miso) — 'miso paste / fermented soybean paste'. 赤味噌 — red miso. 白味噌 — white miso. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
miso paste
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 味噌
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みそ
Romaji Transcription: miso
Example Sentences
味噌を飲みました。
みそをのみました。
I drank miso.
味噌は健康にいいです。
みそはけんこうにいいです。
Miso is good for health.
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Common phrases
- とても味噌 (totemo miso)— very miso paste
Frequency rank: #740 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "味噌" mean?▼
The Japanese word "味噌" means "miso paste" in English.
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The word "味噌" is read as "みそ" (miso). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "味噌を飲みました。".
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