鬼みそ おにみそ Also written 鬼味噌 Meanings Noun grilled miso mixed with chili peppers See also: 焼き味噌 (やきみそ). person who acts tough but is actually timid See also: 弱みそ (よわみそ). Kanji 鬼 ogre. Read as おに. Word lists Food Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists