Translation and Meaning of: どきどき - dokidoki
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word どきどき (dokidoki) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: dokidoki
Kana: どきどき
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: guess; Beat (fast)
Meaning in English: throb;beat (fast)
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (どきどき) dokidoki
どきどき It is a Japanese word that refers to a accelerated heartbeat feeling, usually associated with strong emotions such as anxiety, nervousness or excitement. The word is composed of two ideograms, both representing the sound of heartbeat: the first ideogram (どき) is an onomatopoeia that mimics the sound of a strong and accelerated heartbeat, while the second ideogram (どき) is a variation of the first, that reinforces the intensity of the sound. The word is often used in romantic or flirting contexts to describe the feeling of being in love or attracted to someone.How to Write in Japanese - (どきどき) dokidoki
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Synonyms and Similar - (どきどき) dokidoki
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
緊張; ドキドキする; 胸が高鳴る
Words containing: どきどき
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Words with the same pronunciation: どきどき dokidoki
Example Sentences - (どきどき) dokidoki
Below are some example sentences:
私は彼女に会うときはいつもどきどきしています。
Watashi wa kanojo ni au toki wa itsumo dokidoki shiteimasu
I always get anxious when I find her.
I always throb when I know it.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese
- 彼女 (kanojo) - "Namorada"
- に (ni) - target particle in Japanese
- 会う (au) - The verb "encontrar" or "se encontrar" in Japanese is "会う" (au).
- とき (toki) - Noun that means "time" or "moment" in Japanese.
- は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese
- いつも (itsumo) - Adverb that means "always" in Japanese
- どきどき (dokidoki) - The onomatopoeia that represents the sound of a heart beating fast, used to express nervousness or anxiety in Japanese is "doki doki."
- しています (shiteimasu) - present form of the verb "suru" which means "to do" in Japanese
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "guess; Beat (fast)" é "(どきどき) dokidoki". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.