薩摩芋
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | ||
|---|---|---|
| 薩 | 摩 | 芋 |
| さつ Jinmeiyō |
ま Grade: S |
いも Grade: S |
| on’yomi | kun’yomi | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 甘藷 |
Etymology
From 薩摩 (Satsuma, “Satsuma”) + 芋 (imo, “potato”). So called as it is produced in Satsuma Province, today part of western Kagoshima Prefecture. It is related to the introduction from international trade (Nanban trade) prior 鎖国 (sakoku) era.
Pronunciation
Noun
薩摩芋 or 薩摩芋 • (Satsuma imo)
Usage notes
- As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary), as サツマイモ.
Derived terms
- 薩摩芋飴 (Satsuma-imo-ame, “sweet potato candy”)
Descendants
- → English: satsumaimo