noun-modifying (irregular)
heart-pounding; exciting; thrilling
Prenominal use describing something that makes the heart race with excitement or anticipation. The gloss 'heartrending' is rare and context-dependent; the core meaning is positive excitement.
胸躍る冒険の始まりだ。
It's the start of a heart-pounding adventure.
彼女は胸躍
She smiled when she heard the exciting news.
godan verb (-ru)
have one's heart pound; be thrilled
Verb form meaning to feel one's heart beat fast from excitement, anticipation, or strong emotion. Often used in narrative or literary contexts.
初めての海外旅行に胸躍る。
My heart pounds with excitement for my first overseas trip.
その知らせを聞いて胸躍った。
I was thrilled to hear the news.