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“Doki doki” (ドキドキ) is a well-known Japanese word that represents the sound of a heartbeat. Thanks to the heart-related imagery it conjures up, this word is used in many different types of media, including manga, anime, music, and even video games. We’ll unpack everything there is to know about the term (including how to use it), along with some of the different media franchises where you might see it used.
- Use “doki doki” to describe the nervous, excited, or expectant way your heart is beating.
- Doki doki is used in several popular media franchises, such as the anime/manga Doki Doki School Days and the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club.
- “Waku waku” is another common Japanese onomatopoeic word that represents the sound of a heart beating excitedly.
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