Translation of Japanese word "起きる" to English
起きる
おきる
[okiru]
IPA: /oɡiɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo stop sleeping; to awake.
How to use
起きる (okiru) — 'to wake up / get up'. Group 2. 起きます (polite), 起きた (past). 何時に起きますか？ — What time do you get up?
🇬🇧 English
to wake up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 起きる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おきる
Romaji Transcription: okiru
Example Sentences
朝起きる
あさおきる
To wake up in the morning.
私は朝起きるのが苦手です。
わたしはあさおきるのがにがてです。
I have trouble waking up in the morning.
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Common phrases
- 早く起きる— to wake up early
- 何時に起きますか？— What time do you get up?
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Frequency rank: #62 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "起きる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "起きる" means "to wake up" in English.
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The word "起きる" is read as "おきる" (okiru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When waking up in the morning, you eat breakfast.".
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