root vegetables; root crops
Refers to edible roots and tubers such as carrots, radishes, and potatoes. Often used in cooking and agricultural contexts. Compare with 根菜類 (こんさいるい), which is a more formal or categorical term.
See also: 根菜類 (こんさいるい)
I made a soup using plenty of root vegetables.
Root vegetable cultivation is thriving in this region.
Compound of 根 (こん, 'root') and 野菜 (やさい, 'vegetable'). The reading こん for 根 is the on'yomi, and やさい is a common word for vegetables.