된장국
doenjangguk[twe̞ɲd͡ʑa̠ŋɡuk̚]
The English phrase "miso soup" is translated into Korean as 된장국 (doenjangguk).
Meaning: Japanese soup (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
doenjangguk
Did you know?
- In Korea, 된장 is prized for its 'deep' flavor, a quality often described using the word 구수하다, which has no direct English translation but describes a savory, toasted aroma.
- Traditional 된장 is fermented in large earthenware pots called 옹기 which are breathable and allow the paste to age for years.
- While 된장국 is the literal translation, Koreans often use the word 미소된장국 to specifically distinguish the Japanese style from traditional Korean soybean paste soups.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 미소국 주문하고 싶은데요.Hello, I would like to order miso soup, please.
- 네, 미소국 하나 드릴게요.Sure, I will bring you a miso soup.
- 형, 오늘 미소국 먹을래?Brother, do you want to have miso soup today?
- 그래, 미소국 좋아해.Sure, I like miso soup.
- 일본식 된장국을 좋아해요.ilbonsik doenjanggugeul joahae-yo.I like Japanese-style miso soup.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Minji are ordering food at a Japanese restaurant.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 뭐 먹을래요?Minji ssi, mwo meogeullae-yo?Minji, what do you want to eat?
- 민지 Min-ji저는 된장국 먹을래요.jeoneun doenjangguk meogeullae-yo.I want to have miso soup.
- 도현 Do-hyeon좋아요. 저도 그거 시킬게요.joayo. jeodo geugeo sikilge-yo.Sounds good. I will order that too.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 같이 주문해요.ne, gachi jumunhae-yo.Yes, let's order together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miso soup” translations and entries 된장국, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
