No. 1,048 in Japanese
味噌
Fermented soybean paste.
In a sentence
味噌は日本の伝統的な調味料です。
Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning.
In this sentence, '味噌' is referred to generally as a staple in Japanese cooking.
この料理には少しの味噌を加えると美味しくなります。
Adding a bit of miso to this dish makes it delicious.
Here, '味噌' is used as an ingredient improving the flavor of the dish.
味噌を使ったスープは体を温めます。
Soup made with miso warms the body.
The word '味噌' here denotes the type of soup, specifically highlighting miso-infused soup.
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