Lexical entry
バタタ
batata
A potato, specifically from Portuguese influence.
Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese
Meaning
A word for potato derived from Portuguese 'batata', used instead of the more common 'jagaimo'.
- potato
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Evidence and Provenance
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- JMdict_english
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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