Lexical entry
ジャガタラ
jagatara
An archaic name for Jakarta or Java, also the historical root of the Japanese word for 'potato'.
Places & EnvironmentPure GairaigoAbbreviationSource: Dutch
Meaning
Originally referring to the port of Jakarta (Jacatra), it later denoted Java, striped fabrics from the region, and eventually the potato (jagaimo).
- historical Jakarta
- potato origin
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