Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 芋粥(いもがゆ) in Japanese

芋粥
Kana Reading
いもがゆ
Romaji
imogayu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    rice gruel with diced sweet potatoes
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    gruel with ivy broth and finely minced Japanese yam served at large Imperial banquets


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

potato

On'Yomi: ウ

Kun'Yomi: いも

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12 strokes

rice gruel

On'Yomi: イク, シュク, ジュク

Kun'Yomi: かゆ, かい, ひさ.ぐ

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