“Keeping oneself awake” in Japanese
Short answer
Keeping oneself awake in Japanese is “目覚まし” (mezamashi). Full meaning: waking up, keeping oneself awake; early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan), wake-up sweet.
Other ways to say “Keeping oneself awake” in Japanese
眠気覚まし
nemukezamashi keeping oneself awake, fighting off drowsiness, method for keeping oneself awake
目覚
mezamashi waking up, keeping oneself awake; early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan), wake-up sweet
眼覚
mezamashi waking up, keeping oneself awake; early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan), wake-up sweet
目覚し
mezamashi waking up, keeping oneself awake; early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan), wake-up sweet
目ざまし
mezamashi waking up, keeping oneself awake; early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan), wake-up sweet
めざまし
mezamashi waking up, keeping oneself awake; early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan), wake-up sweet
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