This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

芋粥

薯蕷粥

Reading

Kana: いもがゆ
Romaji: imogayu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

rice gruel with diced sweet potatoes

2

gruel with ivy broth and finely minced Japanese yam served at large Imperial banquets

Kanji

Readings: ウ、 いも
Meaning: potato
Readings: イク、 シュク、 ジュク、 かゆ、 かい、 ひさ.ぐ
Meaning: rice gruel
Readings: ショ、 いも
Meaning: potato
Readings: ヨ、 いも
Meaning: potato