どきどき

Examples

1. 面接めんせつの前まえはどきどきします。

   My heart pounds before an interview.

2. 合格ごうかく発表はっぴょうの日ひは、朝あさからどきどきしていました。

   On the day the results were announced, my heart was pounding from the moment I woke up.

3. 大勢おおぜいの前まえでの発表はっぴょうとなると、どきどきしてしまいます。

   When it comes to presenting in front of a lot of people, my heart starts pounding.

How to write it

This word is written in kana only — no kanji to draw.

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