Translation guide
The English word "dosa" is not a standard English word. It likely refers to the South Indian food item, a fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils. This guide explains how to refer to dosa in Japanese.
Referring to the dish dosa in Japanese
The standard Japanese loanword for dosa, written in katakana. This is the most common way to refer to the dish.
インド料理店でドーサを食べました。
I ate dosa at an Indian restaurant.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'South Indian crepe'. Useful when the listener may not know the word ドーサ.
ドーサは南インドのクレープのような食べ物です。
Dosa is a food like a South Indian crepe.
A more specific description: 'Indian rice flour crepe'. May be used in food contexts to clarify ingredients.
このインドの米粉クレープはグルテンフリーです。
This Indian rice flour crepe is gluten-free.