How to Say ‘Heart’ in Japanese
心臓
shinzou
[sheen-zoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [心臓] literally means the physical heart. In excited reactions, it appears in phrases like [心臓がどきどきした] to describe nerves and adrenaline.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often uses body-based expressions for emotions. In sports, talking about your [心臓] makes the moment sound extra intense and funny.
Phrase Breakdown
心臓
shinzou
[sheen-zoh]
heart
The physical heart; in reactions like sports excitement, it suggests pounding nerves.
心臓が速く動いた気がした。
I felt like my heart was beating fast.
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