N2
めざまし (mezamashi)
目覚まし
alarm clock; (waking up)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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.
📝 Example Sentences
朝、目覚まし時計で起きた。
I woke up to an alarm clock in the morning.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "目覚まし"!
毎朝、＿＿＿＿で起きている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「目覚まし」は「目覚まし時計」の略で、朝起きるために使います。
English: 'Mezamashi' is short for 'mezamashi-dokei' (alarm clock) and is used to wake up in the morning.
English: 'Mezamashi' is short for 'mezamashi-dokei' (alarm clock) and is used to wake up in the morning.
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