Japanese meaning of ドサッ

Reading:
どさっ (dosa)

English Translation:

thud, flop, slump

Meaning & Cultural Context

Meaning:


Describes the sound of something heavy falling or collapsing, like a body or large object.

Cultural Context:


Often used in battle when someone collapses, faints, or things crash down.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

Used as a sound effect; “ドサッと倒れる” (“collapse with a thud”).

Trap for English Speakers

Not “dosa” (Indian food).

Example

Basic Example

敵がドサッと倒れた。

The enemy collapsed with a thud.


Applied Example

ダウンした主人公がドサッ。

The hero fell to the ground after being defeated.