味噌

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 味噌 and read みそ, it is the fermented soybean paste used as a Japanese seasoning.
• Basic usage: It is dissolved into a pot with vegetables and described as homemade paste with a rich aroma.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Paste rather than finished soup
  • Miso is the fermented seasoning itself, not the entire soup or sauce made from it.