How to say “miso soup” in Japanese

味噌汁
みそしるmisoshiru
nounFood & drink
The short answer

“Miso soup” in Japanese is 味噌汁 (みそしる), pronounced misoshiru.

Pronunciation

The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:

How to use it

Soup made from miso paste and dashi stock, served with almost every traditional meal.

Example sentences

  • 毎朝味噌汁を飲みます。まいあさみそしるをのみます。
    I have miso soup every morning.
  • 味噌汁はおいしいです。みそしるはおいしいです。
    Miso soup is delicious.

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FAQ

How do you say miso soup in Japanese?

Miso soup in Japanese is 味噌汁 (みそしる), pronounced “misoshiru”.

How do you write miso soup in Japanese?

It's written 味噌汁 with kanji, or みそしる in hiragana. Both are read misoshiru.