No. 2,399 in Japanese
ドキドキ
The Japanese word "ドキドキ" refers to the sound or feeling of a fast-beating heart, often due to excitement, nervousness, or anticipation.
In a sentence
彼は初めてのデートで、心がドキドキしていました。
He felt his heart racing during his first date.
Here, ドキドキ expresses the nervous excitement and fast heartbeat one might experience on a first date.
高いところにいると、私はドキドキするんです。
When I'm at high places, I feel nervous and anxious.
In this context, ドキドキ refers to the feeling of nervousness and excitement caused by heights.
プレゼントを見たとき、彼女はドキドキしていました。
When she saw the present, she felt thrilled and excited.
In this usage, ドキドキ conveys the feeling of joyful anticipation and emotional excitement upon seeing a gift.
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