Meaning

Primary

Miso

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A flavor that makes foods boisterous is a great flavor. In this case, it's the flavor of miso, which goes in a lot of Japanese dishes, and certainly does make the flavor of things boisterous.

Reading

みそ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

味噌と醤油は和食には欠かせません。

Miso and soy sauce are essential for a Japanese-style meal.

Kanji Composition