- to get up; to rise; to blaze up (fire)
- to wake up; to be awake; to stay awake
- to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen; to take place
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to get up; to rise; to blaze up (fire)
- to wake up; to be awake; to stay awake
- to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen; to take place
This meaning of "起きる" is used when referring to getting up from a lying position, rising from a seated position, or flames flaring up.
This usage of "起きる" indicates waking up from sleep or being conscious and alert.
This meaning of "起きる" is used to describe events or incidents that happen, often implying negative outcomes.
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To get up or rise from sleep; to wake up; can also refer to something happening or occurring.
To awaken or come to consciousness; can refer to both literal and metaphorical awakenings.
To occur or happen, often used in the context of events or incidents, typically unfavorable.
To carry out or conduct; can be used more generally for actions or events taking place.
Example sentences
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The brain waves during REM sleep are the same as when awake, and it's the stage when you have dreams.
"Pet loss" refers to the reactions of shock and anger that occur in owners who have been bereaved of their pets.
To get up in the morning, and there be someone to say good morning to - I haven't had this feeling for a long time.
Was your difficulty in getting up back then also because you wanted to be chastized I wonder?
When Yoko and I heard the sirens stop nearby, we quickly decided to go check it out.