synonym Comparative
時計
VS
目覚まし
Differences Between "時計" and "目覚まし"
Option A
時計
Meaning
clock, watch
Reading
とけい (tokei)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
壁に大きな時計がかかっています。
A large clock is hanging on the wall.
Option B
目覚まし
Meaning
alarm clock; (waking up)
Reading
めざまし (mezamashi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
朝、目覚まし時計で起きた。
I woke up to an alarm clock in the morning.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(clock, watch)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 時計: 時間を知るための道具です。壁掛け時計も腕時計も「時計」と呼びます。/ An instrument for telling time. Both wall clocks and wristwatches are called '時計'.
- 目覚まし: Commonly refers to an alarm clock (often shortened from 目覚まし時計 - mezamashi-dokei), but can also refer to a wake-up call or anything that helps one wake up.
- 時計: 時間を知るための道具です。壁掛け時計も腕時計も「時計」と呼びます。/ An instrument for telling time. Both wall clocks and wristwatches are called '時計'.
- 目覚まし: Commonly refers to an alarm clock (often shortened from 目覚まし時計 - mezamashi-dokei), but can also refer to a wake-up call or anything that helps one wake up.
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