General term for soybean, often in the context of food or cooking. Cross-referenced with 大豆.
See also: 大豆
soybeans boiled soft for miso
Specifically soybeans that have been boiled until soft, as a preparation step for making miso.
Miso-mame is sometimes used as another name for soybeans.
Before making miso, boil the soybeans until soft.
Compound of 味噌 (miso) and 豆 (bean). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word literally means 'miso bean' and likely originated from the use of soybeans in miso production.