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覚める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 覚める.
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Entry
1
to wake; to wake up
Examples
その叫び声で私は眠りからさめた。
The cry roused me from my sleep.
2
to become sober; to sober up; to regain consciousness (e.g. after anaesthesia)
Examples
けが人は麻酔から覚めた後痛みで泣きわめいた。
The injured person wailed with pain after recovering from the anaesthesia.
3
to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
Examples
彼の音楽熱はいつまでもさめない。
Music is his abiding passion.
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