Japanese meaning of ドキドキ

Reading:
どきどき (dokidoki)

English Translation:

thump-thump, pounding heart

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Commonly used in anime and manga to show a character's nervousness or excitement.

Example

Basic Example

面接の前は、いつもドキドキする。

My heart pounds every time before an interview.


Applied Example

心臓がドキドキ高鳴って眠れなかった。

I couldn’t sleep because my heart was pounding.