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Emotion & Feeling

わくわく

waku-waku

Excited anticipation

A bubbly, can't-wait feeling of excitement. Pure positive energy about something upcoming.

💡Night before a trip — 'I'm so waku-waku about tomorrow!'

Example

旅行の前日はわくわくする。

I feel waku-waku the night before a trip.

Quiz yourself

I'm so ___ about the surprise party tomorrow!

明日のサプライズパーティーが楽しみで○○する!

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