味噌豆
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Meanings
1
General term for soybean, often in the context of food or cooking. Cross-referenced with 大豆.
See also: 大豆
Miso-mame is sometimes used as another name for soybeans.
2
soybeans boiled soft for miso
Specifically soybeans that have been boiled until soft, as a preparation step for making miso.
Before making miso, boil the soybeans until soft.