“Chinese yam” in Japanese
Short answer
Chinese yam in Japanese is “長芋” (nagaimo). Full meaning: Chinese yam (Dioscorea batatas).
Other ways to say “Chinese yam” in Japanese
大和芋
yamatoimo Chinese yam (variety of Dioscorea opposita); Japanese yam (variety of Dioscorea japonica)
長いも
nagaimo Chinese yam (Dioscorea batatas)
長イモ
nagaimo Chinese yam (Dioscorea batatas)
ながいも
nagaimo Chinese yam (Dioscorea batatas)
ナガイモ
nagaimo Chinese yam (Dioscorea batatas)
長薯
nagaimo Chinese yam (Dioscorea batatas)
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