noun
palpitation; pounding; throbbing; thumping
Refers to an unusually strong, fast, or irregular heartbeat, often from exertion, anxiety, or a medical condition. Commonly used in phrases like 動悸がする.
走った後で動悸が激しくなった。
My heart started pounding hard after running.
緊張すると動悸がすることがある。
I sometimes get palpitations when I'm nervous.
Composed of 動 (movement) and 悸 (throbbing/palpitation). The character 悸 is specifically associated with heart throbbing, making the compound transparent.