What does the Eiken word "awake" mean?

The Eiken word "awake" (adjective (形容詞), verb (動詞)) means "目が覚めて；〜を目覚めさせる". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "awake"?

Yes, a practical example is: "I was still awake when the sun came up." which translates in Japanese as "太陽が昇った時、私はまだ目が覚めていました。".

Eiken Grade Pre-2

adjective (形容詞), verb (動詞)

awake

💡 Usage & Nuance: 形容詞として「目が覚めている」、動詞として「〜を目覚めさせる」という意味です。asleepの対義語として、状態を表す文脈で頻出します。

I was still awake when the sun came up.

太陽が昇った時、私はまだ目が覚めていました。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "awake"

After a long sleep, he was finally _______.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「長い眠りの後」という文脈から、「ようやく目が覚めた」というawakeが適切です。
English: Following a 'long sleep,' 'awake' is the logical state.

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