動悸(どうき)

どうき
noun
palpitations; rapid heartbeat
1. palpitations, rapid heartbeat, heart pounding
An awareness of one's heartbeat, often experienced as a rapid, irregular, or unusually strong heartbeat.
緊張(きんちょう)で動悸(どうき)がする。
My heart is pounding from nervousness.
動悸(どうき)と息切(いきぎ)れがひどい。
I have severe palpitations and shortness of breath.
動悸(どうき)が続(つづ)くなら病院(びょういん)に行(い)った方(ほう)がいい。
If the palpitations continue, you should go to the hospital.
彼女(かのじょ)を見(み)ると動悸(どうき)がする。
My heart races when I see her.

MEDICAL TERM:
動悸(どうき) refers to the sensation of feeling one's heartbeat, particularly when it's rapid, irregular, or unusually forceful.

CAUSES:

  • 緊張(きんちょう): Nervousness, anxiety
  • 運動(うんどう): Physical exercise
  • 恋愛(れんあい): Romantic excitement
  • 病気(びょうき): Medical conditions (e.g., arrhythmia)
  • カフェイン: Caffeine
  • ストレス: Stress

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 動悸(どうき)がする: to have palpitations
  • 動悸(どうき)が激(はげ)しい: to have intense palpitations
  • 動悸(どうき)が治(おさ)まる: for palpitations to subside

MEDICAL CONTEXT:

動悸(どうき) is often mentioned alongside:

  • 息切(いきぎ)れ: Shortness of breath
  • {めまい}: Dizziness
  • 胸痛(きょうつう): Chest pain

If experiencing frequent or severe 動悸(どうき), consult a doctor as it may indicate:

  • 不整脈(ふせいみゃく): Arrhythmia
  • 甲状腺(こうじょうせん)機能(きのう)亢進症(こうしんしょう): Hyperthyroidism
  • 貧血(ひんけつ): Anemia

Related Words

Related: 息切(いきぎ)れ
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Added 2026.1.17 17:50 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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