ハスイモ

noun

giant elephant ear; Colocasia gigantea

A species of taro grown for its edible stems, not the corm. Often used in Japanese cuisine, especially in summer. The plant is also known as 'hasuimo' in English contexts.

• ハスイモの茎くきは煮に物ものや味み噌そ汁しるに使つかわれる。

  The stems of giant elephant ear are used in simmered dishes and miso soup.

• 夏なつになると、スーパーでハスイモを見みかける。

  In summer, you can see giant elephant ear at the supermarket.