noun
General term for potato, often used in compound words like ポテトサラダ (potato salad).
今夜はポテトをたくさん使った料理にしよう。
Let's make a dish using lots of potatoes tonight.
Colloquial abbreviation of フライドポテト. Commonly used in casual contexts, especially when ordering fast food.
See also: フライドポテト
ハンバーガーとポテトをください。
I'll have a hamburger and fries, please.
noun
Abbreviation of さつまいも, used in some compound words or regional contexts. Less common than the standard term.
See also: さつまいも
この辺りでは「ポテト」と言えばさつまいものことだ。
Around here, 'potato' refers to sweet potatoes.