Taro (satoimo), a starchy tuber used in simmered dishes, miso soup, croquettes, etc.; known for its sticky texture and commonly eaten in autumn and winter.
母の作る里芋の煮っ転がしはとてもおいしい。
My mother's simmered taro is very tasty.
畑で里芋を収穫したので、今夜は味噌汁に入れようと思う。
We harvested taro from the field, so tonight I'll put it in the miso soup.
里芋は下処理で手がかゆくなることがあるので、ゴム手袋を使うと安心だ。
Taro can make your hands itch during prep, so using rubber gloves is wise.