Word details

動悸

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 動悸.

Dictionary

Entry

動悸どうき動気NounFreq #11967
1

palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping

Examples
動悸が激しくなることがよくあります。
I often experience palpitations of the heart.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

動

move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake

11 strokesFrequency 73JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ドウ

Kun

うご.くうご.かす

Nanori

るぎ
悸

pulsate, shudder

11 strokes

On

キ
気

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

キケ

Kun

いきき

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