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どきどき info.

どきどき (dokidoki):

Tips to Remember the Japanese Word:
– Think of the sound of a heartbeat: "doki doki" mimics the sound of a heart racing.
– Visualize the scenario where your heart races, like before a big event or when you're nervous.

Explanations:
– "どきどき" is an onomatopoeia that describes the sound or feeling of a fast-beating heart, typically due to excitement or nerves.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
– ワクワク (wakuwaku): Excited
– バクバク (bakubaku): Another onomatopoeia for a rapidly beating heart, more related to anxiety or strong nervousness.

Alternate Meanings (like Slang):
– どきどき can also imply suspense or anticipation, like waiting for an outcome.

Examples of Sentences that Use It:
1. 試験の結果を聞くとき、どきどきしました。
*Shiken no kekka o kiku toki, dokidoki shimaa.*
(I felt nervous when hearing the exam results.)

2. あの遊園地の絶叫マシンに乗ると、いつもどきどきする。
*Ano yūenchi no zekkyō mashin ni noru to, itsumo dokidoki suru.*
(I always get excited when riding that amu*t park's thrill rides.)

3. 初めてのデートですごくどきどきした。
*Hajimete no dēto de sugoku dokidoki a.*
(I was really nervous on my first date.)

4. 面接の前にどきどきしすぎて眠れなかった。
*Mensetsu no mae ni dokidoki shisugite nemurenakatta.*
(I was so nervous before the interview that I couldn't sleep.)

5. 彼のことを考えるだけで、どきどきする。
*Kare no koto o kangaeru dake de, dokidoki suru.*
(Just thinking about him makes my heart race.)

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ときどき info.

Tips to Remember the Japanese Word 'ときどき':
– Break it down: “とき (toki)” means “time/occasion,” and doubling it emphasizes frequency.
– Visualize: Imagine a clock with hands turning to represent occasional events.
– Mnemonic: Think of "Toki" as time and "doki" as the ticking sound of a clock, implying something that happens from time to time.

Explanations:
'ときどき' (tokidoki) indicates something happens occasionally or sometimes.

Other Words that Mean the Same Thing:
– たまに (tamani): Once in a while
– まれに (mareni): Rarely, seldom
– 時々 (じじ) (jiji): Archaic form but sometimes used in poetry.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
– ときどき can sometimes be used in a poetic or reflective sense to indicate not just occasional instances but rare moments of something special or significant.

Examples of Sentences that Use 'ときどき':
1. 私はときどき映画を見に行きます。
– Watashi wa tokidoki eiga o mi ni ikimasu.
– I sometimes go to watch movies.

2. 彼はときどき面白いことを言います。
– Kare wa tokidoki omoshiroi koto o iimasu.
– He sometimes says interesting things.

3. ときどき友達とカフェに行く。
– Tokidoki tomodachi to kafe ni iku.
– Sometimes I go to a café with friends.

4. ときどきコーヒーを飲む。
– Tokidoki koohii o nomu.
– I occasionally drink coffee.

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