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donatsu (ドーナツ)
What is it? 
The Japanese word for “doughnut,” written in katakana to reflect its foreign origin. Borrowed from English, donatsu refers to Western-style fried sweet dough, including both ring-shaped and filled varieties sold in bakeries and convenience stores.
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Fried Dough
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Japanese
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