薩摩

Reading

Kana: さつま

Romaji: satsuma

Definitions

noun

1

Satsuma (ancient province located in present-day Kagoshima prefecture)

2

sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)

Note: abbreviation

See also: 薩摩芋 (reading さつまいも)

Kanji

薩

Readings: サツ、 サチ

Meaning: Buddha

摩

Readings: マ、 ま.する、 さす.る、 す.る

Meanings: chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape

Example Sentence

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.