Translation of Japanese word "味噌汁" to English
味噌汁
みそしる
[misoshiru]
IPA: /mi.soɕiɾɯ/
Meaning
NounA traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock (dashi) into which softened miso paste is mixed.
How to use
味噌汁 (misoshiru) — 'miso soup'. Made with dashi stock, miso paste, tofu, and seaweed.
🇬🇧 English
miso soup
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 味噌汁
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みそしる
Romaji Transcription: misoshiru
Example Sentences
味噌汁を飲みました。
みそしるをのみました。
I drank miso soup.
味噌汁は美味しいです。
みそしるはうまいです。
Miso soup is delicious.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "味噌汁" mean?▼
The Japanese word "味噌汁" means "miso soup" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "味噌汁"?▼
The word "味噌汁" is read as "みそしる" (misoshiru). 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: "A representative soup of Japanese cuisine.".
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