Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of ドサッ
Reading:
Voice sample:
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.
日本語で読む
重い物や人が倒れる、落ちる音。
Cultural Context:
Often used in battle when someone collapses, faints, or things crash down.
日本語で読む
倒れる、気絶、崩れるなど多くのバトルシーンで登場。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as a sound effect; “ドサッと倒れる” (“collapse with a thud”).
日本語で読む
効果音、または動詞の前の副詞的に使う。
Trap for English Speakers
Not “dosa” (Indian food).
日本語で読む
インド料理“ドーサ”とは無関係。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
敵がドサッと倒れた。
The enemy collapsed with a thud.
Example 2Applied Example
ダウンした主人公がドサッ。
The hero fell to the ground after being defeated.
Quick check
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