どきん

Alternative writings: どきり, ドキン, ドキリ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeia for a sudden thump or jolt in the chest — used for surprise, shock, or nervousness (as in 'dokinto suru').

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女が名前を呼ぶと、胸がどきんとした。

When she called my name, my chest gave a sudden jolt.

試験の結果を見てどきりとしたが、合格していて安心した。

I was startled when I saw the exam results, but I was relieved to find I'd passed.

夜道で後ろから足音がして、どきんと息をのんだ。

On the dark road I heard footsteps behind me and gasped in alarm.

面接で名前を呼ばれて、緊張で心臓がどきんどきんした。

When my name was called in the interview, my heart raced with nervousness.

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