dokin
A single, sharp heartbeat from surprise, attraction, or sudden fright. The heart lurching with one intense beat.
💡Used when seeing someone attractive, getting sudden bad news, or being startled by something unexpected.
振り向いた彼と目が合って、どきんとした。
My heart skipped a beat when I locked eyes with him as he turned around.
My heart went ___ when she suddenly smiled at me.
彼女が突然微笑んで、○○とした。