ジャガ芋
Reading
ジャガ 芋
Meaning
- usually written using kana alonenounpotato (Solanum tuberosum)
- see also:ジャガタラ芋
- {plantk.} aardappel, aardappelplant, Solanum tuberosum
- {cul.} aardappel
- patate
- Kartoffel, Solanum tuberosum
- burgonya, krumpli
- papa, patata, patata, papa, papa, patata
How to write
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Potato
Origin of the word ジャガイモ
Abbreviated of Dutch and Japanese word
Potato
Is potato in Japanese jagaimo ジャガイモ or poteto ポテト?
Potato was introduced in Japan by Dutch traders and since then it has been extensively used in Japanese cuisine. There are two different words in Japanese to say potato: ジャガイモ and ポテト.
- Jagaimo - ジャガイモ
ジャガイモ is commonly used when talking about the raw vegetable or when it's cooked in a Japanese or Asian way. It's believed the potato was originally brought from Jakarta to southern Japan (Kyushu) by Dutch traders.
English | Japanese |
---|---|
Meat and potato stew | 肉じゃが |
- Poteto - ポテト
When the potato is cooked in a western way, the word ポテト is used instead. Some examples:
Vegetables
List with some vegetables used in Japanese cuisine.
Kanji in this word
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Extended information
- JMDict ID: 1005930
- JMdictDB entry
- Short URL: https://jpdct.com/D1lq
- This word is detected as being common, but is not included in other lists.
Example sentences
- Japanese sentence
- 今はジャガイモの世話をしている。Loading...
- Sentence analysis
- Meaning
- I take care of the potatoes now.Je m'occupe maintenant des pommes de terre.Ich kümmere mich jetzt um die Kartoffeln.