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山芋

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 山芋

山いも
まいも
ヤマイモ
Noun
Freq #51241
1

Japanese yam (Dioscorea japonica)

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 131
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

mountain

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やま
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
やの
やん
6 strokes
Frequency: 2418
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

potato

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いも
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