鼓動 / pulse
鼓動 (こどう, kodou) means "heartbeat" in Japanese. It refers to the rhythmic pulsation of the heart, symbolizing life, emotion, or intensity. It can also be used metaphorically to describe excitement or a sense of anticipation, such as the鼓動が高鳴る (heartbeat quickens) in moments of excitement.
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