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How to say "Miso" in Japanese

If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Miso" you've come to the right place!

the Japanese word for "Miso" is "Miso", written in japanese as "みそ".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Japanese noun 'みそ (みそ)' refers to a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans. Miso is commonly used in Japanese cuisine to add a savory, umami flavor to dishes like miso soup, marinades, and sauces. It comes in different varieties based on the fermentation process and ingredients used. Miso has a rich, complex flavor profile and is a staple in Japanese cooking. For example: She added some miso to the soup - (スープにみそを少し入れた).

Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.

What does "Miso" mean in japanese?

"Miso" means "Miso" .

If you also want to learn how to write this word in Japanese, you can checkout this page:

How to write "Miso" in Japanese

To make really sure you learn this word, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The hiragana "み" is read as "mi". And The hiragana "そ" is read as "so".