Illustration: At a low table in a Japanese family living room, a child kneels before a wrapped birthday present that an adult is only beginning to untie. The child leans forward on their knees, fists tucked close beneath their chin, eyes wide and mouth open in an eager grin.

JLPT N3suru verbLevel estimated by Bebop

わくわく

wakuwaku

to feel excited

Example sentences

  1. メグはわくわくしている。

    Meg is filled with excitement.

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  2. 彼女かのじょに会あえると思おもうとわくわくする。

    I am excited at the prospect of seeing her.

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  3. ワクワクしてきた。

    I’m getting excited.

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