Meaning of 目覚まし in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目覚まし, 目覚しJLPT 2
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Kana Readingめざまし
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Romajimezamashi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- alarm clock
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- opening one's eyes; keeping one's eyes open
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
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Example Sentences
目覚まし, 目覚し, めざまし used in context
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Turn off the alarm.
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I'll set the alarm for seven o'clock.
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My alarm clock didn't work. That's why I was late.
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Although the alarm rang I failed to wake up.
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目覚ましがなりました。
The alarm went off.
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The alarm went off at five-thirty.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up
On: カク
Kun: おぼ.える, さ.ます, さ.める, さと.る
12 strokes
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
5 strokes
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