Word of the Week: Sweet Potato

One image of fall in Japan is roasting sweet potatoes in a bonfire of fallen leaves. Sweet potatoes are eaten in many countries around the world. In some places they are called yams. They come in different colors, such as orange, white, and red.

日本の秋のイメージのひとつは、落ち葉の焚火でサツマイモを焼く場面です。サツマイモは世界中の色々な国で食べられます。あるところには「ヤム」と呼ばれます。オレンジ、白、赤など、色々な色があります。