English–Japanese
“sweet potato” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisatsumaimo
Example
さつまいもは甘くておいしいです。sa tsu ma i mo wa ama ku te o i shi i de su
Sweet potatoes are sweet and tasty.
How to say “sweet potato” in Japanese
“Sweet potato” in Japanese is さつまいも (satsumaimo).
Centers on a starchy edible root whose natural sweetness makes it distinct from the ordinary potato.
Example sentences with さつまいも
秋になると、さつまいもを焼いて食べます。aki ni na ru to sa tsu ma i mo o ya i te ta be ma su
In autumn, I roast sweet potatoes and eat them.
Tips for using さつまいも
- English speakers often call orange-fleshed sweet potatoes yams, especially in the United States, although true yams belong to a different plant group.