Understand Japanese
onomatopoeia quickly.

どきどき

dokidoki

excited / nervous

When your heart beats fast from anticipation, tension, or fear.

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わくわく

wakuwaku

excited, in a fun way

That bright feeling before something good is about to happen.

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いらいら

iraira

irritated

When small frustrations pile up and you cannot quite relax.

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