- to wake up; to awake
- to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to become conscious of; to realize
- to come to one's senses
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to wake up; to awake
- to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to become conscious of; to realize
- to come to one's senses
This word is used to describe the action of waking up from sleep.
This usage indicates becoming aware of something or realizing a truth or fact.
This expression is used when someone finally realizes the reality of a situation or when their mind clears up.
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"If you're tired, why don't you go to sleep?" "Because if I go to sleep now I will wake up too early."
It's much less usual for a person to be politically aware than to be politically active.
It goes without saying that those who are awake to their own rights must respect those of others.