- dakudaku gushing out (e.g. sweat or blood), flowing profusely; thump-thump, bang-bang, pit-a-pat, pitapat, pitter-patter; sound of hoofbeats
Used in casual conversation or writing to describe a heavy gush of liquid, like sweat or blood, or a rapid heartbeat.
汗がだくだく出てきた。
Ase ga dakudaku dete kita.
Sweat came gushing out.
心臓がだくだく鳴っている。
Shinzou ga dakudaku natte iru.
My heart is pounding pit-a-pat.
⚖️ Commonly confused with どくどく (dokudoku), which also describes heavy liquid flow but often with a thicker or more viscous feel.
Press the microphone and say: だくだく
Ready to listen
💡 Conjugate the final kana to the い-row before adding ます.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
Save personal notes for every word you study — memory hooks, your own sentences, grammar tips, and personal stories.
Synced to your account · Anki export · Accessible on every device
Create Free AccountReview Premium options
Create a free account to sync your level, streaks, and progress across all devices.
Already a member? Sign in →
Sign in or create a free account to keep your history.
Reset mastery for this word?
Review scheduling updates after each session.
Based on JLPT level, kanji complexity & word length.