- to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to snap out (of a day dream, etc.)see also
- to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb
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- to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to snap out (of a day dream, etc.)
- to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
This meaning is used to describe the physical action of waking up from sleep or becoming more alert.
This meaning is used in a metaphorical sense to describe becoming aware of a truth or coming to a realization.