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目覚める

目ざめる

Reading

Kana: めざめる
Romaji: mezameru
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Definitions

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1

to wake up; to awake

2

to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to become conscious of; to realize

3

to come to one's senses

Kanji

Readings: モク、 ボク、 め、 -め、 ま-
Meanings: eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
Readings: カク、 おぼ.える、 さ.ます、 さ.める、 さと.る
Meanings: memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)()ざめた。
➥She woke from her slumber.
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その(おと)(わたし)目覚(めざ)めた。
➥The noise woke me.
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目覚(めざ)めたらソファーに()ていた。
➥I opened my eyes to find myself on a sofa.
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その(おと)目覚(めざ)めた。
➥The noise woke me.
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(みょう)なる調(しら)べに()ざめると。
➥I wake up to the sound of music.
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あなたは(あさ)(なん)()目覚(めざ)めますか。
➥What time do you wake up in the morning?
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