“Waking up” in Japanese
Short answer
Waking up 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 “Waking up” in Japanese
覚醒
kakusei waking up, awakening, arousal, revival; disillusion, disillusionment, awakening
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
覚せい
kakusei waking up, awakening, arousal, revival; disillusion, disillusionment, awakening
目覚し
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
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
起こし
okoshi development, revitalization; standing (something) up; waking up
興し
okoshi development, revitalization; standing (something) up; waking up
起し
okoshi development, revitalization; standing (something) up; waking up
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