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目覚める
mezameru
Description
「目覚める」は、ねむっていた人が起きて、目をあけることです。
"目覚める" means that a person who was sleeping wakes up and opens their eyes.
また、今まで気づかなかった気持ちや力に気づくときにも使います。
It is also used when one becomes aware of feelings or strengths they hadn't noticed before.
Meanings
目覚めるmezameru
to wake up; to awaken from sleep
朝六時に目覚めました。
I woke up at six in the morning.
目覚めるmezameru
to become aware of; to awaken to something
彼は音楽の楽しさに目覚めた。
He realized the joy of music.
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Notes
- Etymology
目 (me, eye) + 覚める (sameru, to become awake) — literally 'the eyes awaken'.
- Nuance
More literary or vivid than 起きる; also used figuratively for awakening interest or talent.
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