“To perk up” in Japanese
Short answer
To perk up in Japanese is “ピンと立つ” (pintotatsu). Full meaning: to perk up (e.g. of ears), to prick up.
Other ways to say “To perk up” in Japanese
目が覚める
megasameru to wake up, to awake, to perk up, to snap out (of a day dream, etc.); to awaken (to the truth, etc.), to come to a realization, to come to one's senses
ピンと立てる
pintotateru to prick up (e.g. ears), to cock (up), to perk up
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