ドーサ
dōsa
The Japanese word for dosa is ドーサ (dōsa).
ドーサ refers to a type of pancake.
Meaning: type of pancake (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dōsa.
Did you know?
- In Japan, ドーサ is frequently associated with the 'curry' category of restaurants rather than general international cuisine, reflecting how South Indian food is marketed to the public.
- Japanese speakers may use the word クレープ ('crepe') to describe a ドーサ to someone who has never seen one, despite the distinct difference in batter and fermentation.
- In Japan, ドーサ is often paired with サモサ ('samosa') on menus, creating a linguistic and culinary grouping that emphasizes a general 'Indian' identity over the specific regional differences of South and North India.
Examples in context
- ドーサはとても美味しいです。Dōsa wa totemo oishii desu.Dosa is very delicious.
- これはインドのドーサです。Kore wa Indo no dōsa desu.This is an Indian dosa.
- メニューにドーサがあります。Menyū ni dōsa ga arimasu.There is dosa on the menu.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are looking at a menu at an Indian restaurant.
- 蓮 Ren美咲、何にする？Misaki, nani ni suru?Misaki, what will you have?
- 美咲 Misaki私はドーサにします。Watashi wa dōsa ni shimasu.I'll have a dosa.
- 蓮 Renいいですね。僕もそれにしよう。Ii desu ne. Boku mo sore ni shiyō.That sounds good. I'll have that too.
- 美咲 Misaki楽しみですね！Tanoshimi desu ne!I'm looking forward to it!
