This is the 6992nd most frequent Japanese word.
ミソ
"ミソ" (miso) is a fermented soybean paste used in Japanese cuisine.
In this sentence, 'ミソ' means 'core or key point/elements', used metaphorically to indicate the essential part of an idea or process in the Japanese language.
この料理のミソは特製の醤油にあります。
The key element of this dish lies in the special soy sauce.
Here, 'ミソ' refers to '味噌' (miso), which is a type of fermented soybean paste used in Japanese cooking.
味噌汁は日本の伝統的な料理の一つです。
Miso soup is one of Japan's traditional dishes.
In this example, 'ミソ' signifies 'key element or concept', similar to saying the 'essence' or 'pivotal aspect' of something.