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A16 Adverb, Suru verb

ドキッとbeing startled, getting a shock

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    1. Adverb, Suru verb

      1.

      being startled, getting a shock

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    ドキッとドキっとどきっと

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      ()きな(ひと)()()ってドキッとした。

      I was startled when I caught eyes with the person I like. {being startled, getting a shock}

      (おお)きなピストルの(おと)()いてドキッとした。

      I was startled upon hearing the loud sound of a pistol. {being startled, getting a shock}

      先生(せんせい)にいきなり名前(なまえ)()ばれてドキッとしました。

      I was startled when the teacher suddenly called my name. {being startled, getting a shock}

      (おっと)がいきなり()きついてきたのでドキッとしてしまいました。

      My husband suddenly hugged me and I ended up being startled. {being startled, getting a shock}

      電車(でんしゃ)(なか)でいきなり(となり)(ひと)(かた)(たた)かれた(とき)はドキッとしました。

      I was startled when the person next to me suddenly tapped my shoulder on the train. {being startled, getting a shock}

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