“Palpitation” in Japanese
Short answer
Palpitation in Japanese is “動悸” (douki). Full meaning: palpitation (of the heart), pounding, throbbing, thumping.
Other ways to say “Palpitation” in Japanese
心悸
shinki palpitation (of the heart), pounding, throbbing, thumping
ときめき
tokimeki beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.), palpitation, throbbing, pounding, fluttering
どうき
douki palpitation (of the heart), pounding, throbbing, thumping
鼓動
kodou beat, palpitation, pulsation, throbbing
こどう
kodou beat, palpitation, pulsation, throbbing
トキメキ
tokimeki beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.), palpitation, throbbing, pounding, fluttering
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