The word for donut in Japanese is dōnatsu (ドーナツ) and jelly donut is zerī dōnatsu (ゼリードーナツ). Check the following section for their pronunciations.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Donuts ドーナツ | Dōnatsu | None | |
| Donut hole ドーナツアナ | Dōnatsu ana | ドーナツ穴 | |
| Mochi donuts もちドーナツ | Mochi dōnatsu | None | |
| Jelly donut ゼリードーナツ | Zerī dōnatsu | None |
Interesting facts about donuts in Japan
Donuts are fairly popular in Japan, but the Japanese varieties happen to be different from those in the US. For example, in Japan you will find twisted and baked types, and as well as every flavor imaginable. Read more about some of the unique varieties here.