- Discover fun sound words and modern slang used in casual conversations.
- Make your Japanese sound more natural and expressive.
What is Onomatopoeia❓In Japanese, onomatopoeia usually comes in fun four- letter words.
They’re like adjectives that express feelings, states, or actions. learning these unique sounds is the key to getting closer to
the deeper world of Japanese.
① Dokidoki ドキドキ💗
Imagine you run into your crush in the hallway at school…
Your heart starts racing—dokidoki!
In Japanese, you can say: 「ドキドキした」(Dokidoki shita)
It means “My heart was pounding” or “I felt nervous/excited.”
You can also just say 「ドキドキ」 on its own to express that nervous or exciting feeling.
But it’s not just for romantic situations!
You can also use dokidoki when you’re:
– waiting for your exam results 📄
– about to give your first presentation 🎤
– or doing anything that gets your heart racing!
What’s a dokidoki moment for you?😍
②✨ Wakuwaku ワクワク
Wakuwaku expresses a feeling of excitement and anticipation — like when you just can’t wait for something fun to happen!
Example: “I’m going to Tokyo Disneyland tomorrow. I’m so wakuwaku!”ワクワクする
It’s that exciting, tingly feeling you get when you’re about to try something new.
Example: “Starting something new makes me feel wakuwaku!”
Sharing things about Japan through this website makes me feel really wakuwaku!🧡