also: ジャガタライモ
An older name for the common potato, now largely replaced by ジャガイモ. Still encountered in historical or regional contexts.
See also: じゃがいも
In the Edo period, potatoes were introduced from the Netherlands.
In this region, they still sometimes call them 'jagatara-imo'.
Kanji spelling using 芋. Rarely used; the kana forms are strongly preferred.
Kanji spelling using 薯. Marked as rarely used kanji form.
Formed from ジャガタラ, the historical Japanese name for Jakarta, and 芋 “tuber.” The name reflects the route by which the potato was introduced to Japan.