JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
目覚める
To wake up from sleep or to awaken to a realization.
Readings
Other forms
目覚めます polite form
目覚めた plain past
目覚めて te-form
目醒める rare kanji
1 Verb (Ichidan, Intransitive)
To wake up (from sleep)
Describes the transition from sleep to a state of consciousness, focusing on the moment the eyes open.
Example
気持ちよく 目覚める ため に 、 早く 寝る こと に した 。
I decided to go to bed early so I can wake up feeling refreshed.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Intransitive)
To awaken to / realize
Indicates the sudden realization or emergence of a new feeling, instinct, interest, or ability that was previously dormant.
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