Meaning
To stop sleeping and become conscious.
Cultural Background
Waking up early is culturally valued as a sign of diligence. The distinction between 'waking' and 'getting up' is often used to describe lazy mornings.
Focus on the eyes
Remember that {目} means eye. If your eyes are open, you are {目が覚めている}.
Meaning
To stop sleeping and become conscious.
Focus on the eyes
Remember that {目} means eye. If your eyes are open, you are {目が覚めている}.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
今朝、5時に______。
The correct idiom for waking up is {目が覚める|めがさめる}.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises今朝、5時に______。
The correct idiom for waking up is {目が覚める|めがさめる}.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use {起こす|おこす} for waking someone else.
Related Phrases
起きる
similarTo get up
目覚める
synonymTo awaken