Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling さつま芋
sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Common word Also written 薩摩芋、甘薯、甘藷
Noun
さつま芋いも蒸むしパンを食たべます。
I eat steamed Satsuma potato bread.
この薩摩芋さつまいもは生焼なまやけでがりがりする。
This sweet potato is only half-baked and is still crunchy.