芋掘り
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 芋掘り
1
digging for sweet potatoes (esp. as an outing)
2
Derogatory
country bumpkin; yokel
Kanji in this Word
芋
6 strokes
Frequency: 2418
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
potato
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いも
掘
11 strokes
Frequency: 1257
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
dig
delve
excavate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぼり
藷
19 strokes
Meanings
potato
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
ジョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いも
堀
11 strokes
Frequency: 1285
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
ditch
moat
canal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほっ
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