Translation of Japanese word "じゃがいも" to English
じゃがいも
じゃがいも
[jagaimo]
IPA: /dʑaɡai.mo/
Meaning
NounThe edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum.
How to use
じゃがいも (jagaimo) — 'potato / Irish potato'. フライドポテト — french fries. 肉じゃが (nikujaga) — beef and potato stew.
🇬🇧 English
potato
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: じゃがいも
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じゃがいも
Romaji Transcription: jagaimo
Example Sentences
私はじゃがいもを食べました。
わたしはじゃがいもをたべました。
I ate a potato.
じゃがいもは白いです。
じゃがいもはしろいです。
Potatoes are white.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "じゃがいも" mean?▼
The Japanese word "じゃがいも" means "potato" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "じゃがいも"?▼
The word "じゃがいも" is read as "じゃがいも" (jagaimo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "It is a white bulb root vegetable.".
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