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[さつまいも(芋)]
satsumaimo
noun

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[さつ(薩)·ま(摩)·いも(芋)]
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[さつま(甘)·いも(薯)]
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[さつま(甘)·いも(藷)]
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kansho
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[かん(甘)·しょ(薯)]
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[かん(甘)·しょ(藷)]
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English Meaning(s) for さつま芋

noun
  1. sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
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Definition and Synonyms for さつま芋

Sweet Potato the edible tuberous root of the sweet potato vine which is grown widely in warm regions of the United States
Synonyms: さつまいも
Sweet Potato Vine pantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet tuberous root with orange flesh
Synonyms: さつまいも

Meanings for each kanji in さつま芋

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Categories さつま芋 is a member of

Root Vegetable any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers
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Morning Glory any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day
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