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[やま(山)·いも(芋)]
yamaimo
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[やま(山)·い·も]
yamaimo
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yamaimo
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Root Words:

[やま(山) + いも(芋)]
yama + imo

English Meaning(s) for 山芋

noun
  1. Japanese yam (Dioscorea japonica)
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Definition and Synonyms for 山芋

Yam edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
Synonyms: やまのいも, 山芋

Meanings for each kanji in 山芋

» mountain
» potato

Categories 山芋 is a member of

Root Vegetable any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers
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