どう

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

彼の鼓動こどうが速くなった。

Kare no kodou ga hayaku natta.

His heartbeat quickened.

鼓動こどうを感じることができる。

Kodou o kanjiru koto ga dekiru.

You can feel the pulse.

静かな夜に鼓動こどうが聞こえる。

Shizukana yoru ni kodou ga kikoeru.

You can hear the heartbeat on a quiet night.