大和やまと芋いも

noun

Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita variety)

Refers specifically to a variety of Chinese yam, often used in Japanese cuisine for its sticky texture.

• 大和やまと芋いもはとろろご飯はんに使つかわれることが多おおい。

  Chinese yam is often used in tororo gohan (grated yam over rice).

noun

Japanese yam (Dioscorea japonica variety)

Refers to a variety of Japanese yam, similar to the Chinese yam but botanically distinct. In everyday usage, the distinction is often blurred.

• この大和やまと芋いもは粘ねばりが強つよくて美味おいしい。

  This Japanese yam is very sticky and delicious.