yam in Japanese
yam in Japanese is ヤマノイモ, 山芋, 自然薯 — yam means a starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
yam in Japanese
ヤマノイモ
Pronounced: yamanoimo
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
山芋
Pronounced: yamaimo
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
自然薯
Pronounced: jinenjo
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
What does "yam" mean?
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noun A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
"Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking."
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noun In American usage, a sweet potato.
"Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving."
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yam in a sentence
- Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking.
- Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "yam" in Japanese?
"yam" in Japanese is ヤマノイモ, 山芋, 自然薯. yam means: A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
How do you pronounce ヤマノイモ?
"yam" in Japanese is ヤマノイモ, pronounced "yamanoimo".
How do you use "yam" in a sentence?
Example: "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking." In Japanese, "yam" is ヤマノイモ, 山芋, 自然薯.
Are there other ways to say "yam" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "yam": ヤマノイモ, 山芋, 自然薯.
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