“Potato” or “Yam” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “芋”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “芋” means “Taro”, “Corm” or “Worthless thing” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “芋”
Jouyou Kanji “芋” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 6 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | う(u) |
| Kun-Yomi | いも(imo) |
| Meanings | Taro, (Any kind of) Potatoes |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “芋”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 芋頭(いもがしら-i mo ga shi ra) | Tubercle (of Taro) |
| 芋蔓(いもづる-i mo du ru) | Sweet potato vines, Vines od yam |
| 芋虫(いもむし-i mo mu shi) | Hairless caterpillar, Hornworm, Green caterpillar |
| 芋名月(いもめいげつ-i mo me i ge tsu) | Harvest moon |
| 芋を洗うよう(いもをあらうよう-i mo wo a ra u yo u) | A large number of people crowded together in a small space |
| 親芋(おやいも-o ya i mo) | Mother tuber of a taro, Taro corm, Parent taro |
| 子芋(こいも-ko i mo) | Secondary taro corm, Daughter taro corm, Daughter tuber, Daughter tuberous root, Taro bud |
| 里芋(さといも-sa to i mo) | Taro |
| 山芋(やまいも-ya ma i mo) | Yam |
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