動悸(どうき)

どうき
noun
palpitations; rapid heartbeat
See also: 動機(どうき) (motive, motivation), 同期(どうき) (same year, synchronization)
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:

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

MEDICAL CONTEXT:

動悸(どうき) is often mentioned alongside:

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

Related Words

Related: 息切(いきぎ)れ
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Added 2026.1.17 17:50 · Revised 2026.6.27 21:21
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