Japanese dictionary
How to say "soup" in Japanese
スープすーぷ · sūpu
"Soup" in Japanese is スープ (sūpu) for Western-style soup. Japanese miso soup is 味噌汁 (misoshiru).
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Ways to say "soup" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| スープすーぷ · sūpu | Soup (Western-style). |
| 味噌汁みそしる · misoshiru | Miso soup. |
| 汁物しるもの · shirumono | Soups (general, Japanese meals). |
How to use it
In Japan, it is polite to drink miso soup directly from the bowl.
Ramen broth is also called スープ.
Example sentences
- スープとサラダが付いています。Sūpu to sarada ga tsuite imasu.It comes with soup and salad.
- 毎朝味噌汁を飲みます。Maiasa misoshiru o nomimasu.I have miso soup every morning.
- このラーメンはスープがおいしいです。Kono rāmen wa sūpu ga oishii desu.The broth of this ramen is delicious.
- 寒い日は温かいスープが飲みたいです。Samui hi wa atatakai sūpu ga nomitai desu.On cold days I want some hot soup.
- 味噌汁はお椀から直接飲みます。Misoshiru wa owan kara chokusetsu nomimasu.You drink miso soup straight from the bowl.
- 母の味噌汁の味が好きです。Haha no misoshiru no aji ga suki desu.I love the taste of my mother's miso soup.
Questions
Do you use a spoon for miso soup?
No. In Japan, you drink miso soup from the bowl and use chopsticks for the ingredients.
Why is soup "drunk" in Japanese?
Japanese uses 飲む (nomu, drink) for soup, not 食べる (eat).
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