JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
芋
Potato, yam, or tuber; slang for uncool or tacky
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Other forms
イモ katakana form
薯 rarely used kanji
藷 rarely used kanji
1 Noun
Potato" / "Tuber
Refers broadly to starchy root vegetables, encompassing varieties like sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and taro.
Example
A 今夜 は 肉じゃが に しよう 。
B いい ね 。 じゃあ 、 芋 を 買って くる ね 。
[A:] Let's have nikujaga for dinner tonight. [B:] Sounds good. I'll go buy some potatoes, then.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective (when used with な)
Uncool" / "Tacky" (Slang)
Describes someone or something appearing rustic, unrefined, or lacking in modern fashion sense.
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