Explanation

heart pounding; excited; nervous

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Example Sentences

• 彼とのデートでドキドキした

  I was excited/nervous during the date with him.

  かれとのデートでどきどきした

  kare to no deeto de dokidoki shita

  Pronunciation

• 面接の時、どきどきしました

  I was nervous during the interview.

  めんせつのとき、どきどきしました

  mensetsu no toki, dokidoki shimashita

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• 彼女に告白するとドキドキする

  I get excited/nervous when confessing to her.

  かのじょにこくはくするとどきどきする

  kanojo ni kokuhaku suru to dokidoki suru

  Pronunciation

• テーマパークのアトラクションはドキドキする

  The attractions at the theme park are thrilling.

  テーマパークのアトラクションはどきどきする

  teemapaaku no atorakushon wa dokidoki suru

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• 映画のクライマックスでどきどきした

  I felt my heart pounding during the climax of the movie.

  えいがのクライマックスでどきどきした

  eiga no kuraimakkusu de dokidoki shita

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• ドキドキ is an onomatopoeic expression to describe the sensation of an excited or nervous heartbeat.
• This word is commonly used in daily conversations to express one's feelings during thrilling or nervous situations.
• It's essential for JLPT N2, so make sure to practice its reading and writing.
• Try to use ドキドキ in sentences to enhance memory retention.
• Explore related words like ワクワク, 緊張, and 興奮 to expand your vocabulary and understanding.

Related Words

• * ワクワクPronunciation
• * 緊張Pronunciation
• * 興奮Pronunciation
• * サクサクPronunciation
• * ウキウキPronunciation