Japanese Word · Intermediate
どきどき
to pound
Pronunciation: [do̞kʲido̞kʲi]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to pound".
Example
ドキドキしていた。あの時みたいに…いや、あの時よりもずっと……ドキドキしていた。
My heart was pounding. Just like that time... No, it was pounding... much harder.
Practice tips
- Practice どきどき out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.