薩さつ摩ま

noun

Satsuma; former Satsuma Province

Historical term for the province in western Kagoshima Prefecture. Often appears in historical contexts or place names.

• 薩さつ摩まは江え戸ど時じ代だいに重じゅう要ような役やく割わりを果はたした。

  Satsuma played an important role in the Edo period.

noun

sweet potato

Abbreviation of 薩摩芋 (さつまいも). Common in casual contexts, especially in cooking or shopping.

See also: さつま芋 (さつまいも)

• 今日きょうのおやつは焼やき薩さつ摩まだ。

  Today's snack is roasted sweet potato.