心こころが躍おどる

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Meanings

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expression, godan verb (-ru)

idiomatic expression

Describes a feeling of joyful anticipation or excitement that makes one's heart leap. Often used when looking forward to something pleasant.

新あたらしいゲームの発はつ売ばい日びが待まち遠どおしくて、心こころが躍おどる。

I'm so excited about the release date of the new game that my heart is dancing.

心こころが躍おどる
Standard kanji spelling for this idiomatic expression.
心こころが踊おどる
irregular kanji usage
Variant using 踊る (dance); considered irregular kanji usage but sometimes seen.

わくわくする
More casual and onomatopoeic; describes a fluttery, childlike excitement. 心が躍る is slightly more literary and emphasizes a heart-leaping feeling.
胸むねが高たか鳴なる
Similar meaning of heart-pounding excitement, but 胸が高鳴る often implies nervousness or tension mixed with anticipation, while 心が躍る is purely joyful.

Idiomatic phrase combining 心 (heart) and 躍る (to leap, dance). The figurative sense of the heart dancing with joy is straightforward.