synonym Comparative
起こす
VS
覚める
Differences Between "起こす" and "覚める"
Option A
起こす
Meaning
to wake (someone) up; to cause
Reading
おこす (okosu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
毎朝、母が私を起こします。
My mother wakes me up every morning.
Option B
覚める
Meaning
to wake up, to awaken (from sleep, dream, drunkenness)
Reading
さめる (sameru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
毎朝6時に目が覚めます。
I wake up at 6 every morning.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to wake (someone) up; to cause)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 起こす: Can mean to wake someone up from sleep, or to cause an event, problem, or even to start a fire. (他人を目覚めさせる、または物事・問題を引き起こす際に使われます。)
- 覚める: Used for naturally waking up from sleep or a dream, or becoming sober. (眠りや夢、酔いから自然に目が覚める様子を表します。)
- 起こす: Can mean to wake someone up from sleep, or to cause an event, problem, or even to start a fire. (他人を目覚めさせる、または物事・問題を引き起こす際に使われます。)
- 覚める: Used for naturally waking up from sleep or a dream, or becoming sober. (眠りや夢、酔いから自然に目が覚める様子を表します。)
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