芋(いも)

いも
noun
potato, tuber
1. potato, taro, yam, tuber, root vegetable
A general term for starchy root vegetables. Context usually clarifies which type (さつまいも, じゃがいも, さといも, etc.).
芋(いも)を掘(ほ)る。
Dig up potatoes.
この地域(ちいき)では芋(いも)がたくさん採(と)れる。
A lot of potatoes are harvested in this region.
秋(あき)は芋(いも)が美味(おい)しい季節(きせつ)だ。
Autumn is the season when potatoes are delicious.

Also written as イモ in katakana.

COMMON TYPES:

  • じゃがいも: potato
  • さつまいも: sweet potato
  • さといも: taro

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 芋(いも)を掘(ほ)る: to dig up potatoes
  • 芋(いも)掘(ほ)り: potato digging (activity)
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