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目が覚める 【めがさめる】

  1. [exp,v1] to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to snap out (of a day dream, etc.)
  2. [exp,v1] to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
目 Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor モク, ボク め, -め, ま-
覚 Memorize, Learn, Remember, Awake, Sober Up カク おぼ.える, さ.ます, さ.める, さと.る