韓国語辞典
「サツマイモ」は韓国語で何と言う
“サツマイモ” in Korean is 고구마 (pronounced "Goguma").
고구마
Goguma
使い方と背景
サツマイモ（コグマ）は韓国で最も愛されている食べ物の一つで、焼いたり、蒸したり、デザートやおやつに使われたりします。秋と冬には、韓国の通りで焼き芋の屋台がよく見られます。コグマは、口語で、イライラするほど遅い人や鈍い人を表すのにも使われます。
例文
길가에서 군고구마를 사먹었어요.
通りすがりの屋台で焼き芋を買って食べました。
How to use 고구마 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “サツマイモ” is 고구마, romanized as Goguma.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 고구마.
Editorial note
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