さつまいも
Satsumaimo
Usually written in kana.
Other forms: 薩摩芋、甘薯、甘藷
Also read: かんしょ、サツマイモ
さつま芋 (Satsumaimo) is a Japanese noun meaning “sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)”.
Meanings
- nounsweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Examples
この薩摩芋は生焼けでがりがりする。
This sweet potato is only half-baked and is still crunchy.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).