Anya: “Waku-Waku!” Meaning & Examples – SPYxFAMILY

May 7, 2022 | Anime, Blogs, Japanese Learning

<Anya from SPYxFAMILY>

(Japanese)
“スパイ… ミッション… わくわく！”

(Romaji)
“supai… misshon… waku-waku!”

(Egnlish)
“A spy… mission… So exciting!”

What does “わくわく(Waku-waku)” mean?

わくわく: exciting

The Japanese word わくわく(Waku Waku) is a state of being restless with anticipation & joy. It simply means “exciting.” You can use this word when you look forward to some good things.

How to use “わくわく(Waku-waku)” in a Japanese sentence

・わくわく(waku-waku)
→ a state of being restless with joy

・わくわくする(waku-waku suru)
→ exciting, being excited

・わくわくしている(waku-waku shiteiru)
→ being excited

・わくわくしてきた(waku-waku shitekita)
→ getting excited

Examples


<Japanese>

明日（あしたは旅行（りょこう）をするのでわくわくしている！
(ashita wa ryokou wo suru node waku-waku shiteiru!)

<English>

I’m excited about the trip tomorrow!


<Japanese>

新学期（しんがっき）はわくわくするイベントがたくさんあります。
(shingakki wa waku-waku suru ibento ga takusan arimasu.)

<English>

There will be a lot of exciting events in the new semester.


<Japanese>

あなたの話（はなしを聞（き）いてわくわくしてきた！
(anata no hanashi wo kiite waku-waku shitekita!)

<English>

I’m getting excited by your story!

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