A1 Collocation Neutral

早く起きる

hayaku okiru

Wake up early

Meaning

To get out of bed at an early hour.

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Cultural Background

Early rising is often linked to the 'Radio Taiso' (radio calisthenics) culture, where people gather early to exercise. The '5 AM Club' concept is popular globally, mirroring the Japanese value of early productivity.

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Consistency

Use this phrase when talking about your 'goal' to wake up early, not just a one-time event.

Meaning

To get out of bed at an early hour.

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Consistency

Use this phrase when talking about your 'goal' to wake up early, not just a one-time event.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

明日は何時に____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 早く起きる

The question asks for a future plan, so the dictionary form is appropriate.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

明日は何時に____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 早く起きる

The question asks for a future plan, so the dictionary form is appropriate.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It's neutral. If you want to be very polite, use '早朝に起床いたします'.

Related Phrases

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早起き

synonym

Early rising

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朝型

similar

Morning person

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