鼓動
kodou
Common
N2
noun
Translations
1.
heartbeat
2.
pulse
Notes
The term '鼓動' is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as describing the physical heartbeat or expressing emotional excitement.
Tags
#physiology
#health
#emotion
Examples
彼の鼓動が速くなった。
Kare no kodou ga hayaku natta.
His heartbeat quickened.
鼓動を感じることができる。
Kodou o kanjiru koto ga dekiru.
You can feel the pulse.
静かな夜に鼓動が聞こえる。
Shizukana yoru ni kodou ga kikoeru.
You can hear the heartbeat on a quiet night.