Adverb (fukushi), Suru verb
being startled; getting a shock
Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
その知らせで彼はどきんとした。His heart beat fast at the news.
Also written ドキっと、どきっと
Adverb (fukushi), Suru verb
being startled; getting a shock
Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Also written ドキっと、どきっと