Japanese Mimetic Words: Doki Doki どきどき

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Japanese Mimetic Words: Doki Doki どきどき – Review Notes

Today we learned another Japanese Mimetic Word! Do you know what どきどき (dokidoki) means? It is often used in Japanese anime and manga!

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mimetic

 Today we learned another Japanese Mimetic Word.

 Mimetic Words are words that mimic sounds, feelings, or senses (learn more)

 Today’s mimetic word is どきどき (dokidoki). It is also often written using katakana: ドキドキ

dokidoki

 ドキドキ (dokidoki) is a word that mimics the sound of a beating heart.

 It is used to describe physical/emotional excitement or racing of the heart.

nervous

 It can indicate that someone is thrilled, excited, or nervous.

like

 Something that might make your heart go ドキドキ (dokidoki) is talking to someone that you like.

perform

 You might also feel ドキドキ (dokidoki) when you have to perform in front of a large crowd.

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 The word ドキドキ (dokidoki) is used a lot in romance anime and manga.

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Some songs that say ドキドキ (dokidoki) in them:

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Conclusion:

Today we learned about the Japanese mimetic word ドキドキ (dokidoki). What makes you ドキドキ (dokidoki)? Leave a comment below!

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  1. 猫!!

    Comment by Pikaboo on 12/29/2014 at 9:32 pm

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