身を起こす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を起こす
1
to get up (e.g. from bed)
Examples
がばっと気合を入れて身を起こした。
I sprang out of bed.
2
to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
Kanji in this Word
身
7 strokes
Frequency: 320
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
somebody
person
one's station in life
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み
起
10 strokes
Frequency: 374
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
rouse
wake up
get up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.きる
お.こる
お.こす
おこ.す
た.つ
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