Wake meanings in Japanese

目を覚ます (me o samasu)

Example:

I wake up at 7 AM every day.

私は毎日午前7時に目を覚ます。

She woke up suddenly from her dream.

彼女は夢から突然目を覚ました。

Usage: informalContext: General situations related to waking up from sleep.

Note: This term is commonly used in everyday conversation.

起きる (okiru)

Example:

He usually wakes up and goes for a run.

彼はいつも目を覚ましてランニングに行く。

I woke up late today.

今日は遅く起きた。

Usage: informalContext: Used when someone gets out of bed or starts their day.

Note: This is a very common verb used in daily routines.

目覚め (mezame)

Example:

I had a peaceful wake this morning.

今朝は穏やかな目覚めだった。

Her wake was refreshing after a long sleep.

彼女の目覚めは長い睡眠の後でリフレッシュした。

Usage: formalContext: Used in literary or poetic contexts to describe the act of waking.

Note: This term is less common in casual conversation.

葬儀 (sougi)

Example:

They held a wake for their deceased grandfather.

彼らは亡くなった祖父のために葬儀を開いた。

The wake was attended by family and friends.

葬儀には家族や友人が出席した。

Usage: formalContext: Used in the context of a vigil or ceremony held for someone who has passed away.

Note: This meaning is specific to mourning and is not related to waking up.

波紋 (hamon)

Example:

The boat left a wake behind it.

ボートはその後ろに波紋を残した。

You can see the wake of the dolphin as it swims.

イルカが泳ぐとき、その後に波紋が見える。

Usage: informalContext: Used in nautical or environmental contexts to describe the trail left in water.

Note: This term is often used in discussions about boats or marine life.

Awaken

To rouse from sleep or a state of inactivity.

Example: The loud noise awakened the entire household.

Note: Awaken is a more formal or literary term compared to 'wake'.

Rouse

To bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, or indifference.

Example: The smell of breakfast roused her from bed.

Note: Rouse implies more of a sudden or vigorous awakening compared to 'wake'.

Stir

To bring into a specified state by moving or agitating.

Example: The chirping birds stirred him from his slumber.

Note: Stir suggests a gentle or slight awakening, often from a light sleep.

Awake

To stop sleeping; to become conscious or aware.

Example: She awoke to the sound of rain on the roof.

Note: Awake is used more to describe the state of being no longer asleep rather than the action of waking up.

Wake up

To stop sleeping and become conscious.

Example: She needs to wake up early tomorrow for work.

Note: The original word 'wake' refers to the state of being awake, while 'wake up' is the action of transitioning from sleep to being awake.

Wake up to

To become aware of or realize something.

Example: He finally woke up to the reality of the situation.

Note: This phrase implies a deeper understanding or realization beyond just physically waking up.

Wake of

The trail left behind a moving object, especially a boat.

Example: The boat left a wake of waves behind it.

Note: In this context, 'wake' refers to the visible trail of disturbed water left behind a moving boat.

Wake up and smell the coffee

To become aware of the reality of a situation, especially something unpleasant.

Example: It's time to wake up and smell the coffee - things are not going well.

Note: This is a figurative expression urging someone to become more aware and realistic about a situation.

Wake of destruction

The aftermath of something destructive or calamitous.

Example: The hurricane left a wake of destruction in its path.

Note: This phrase highlights the aftermath of a destructive event, emphasizing the damage caused.

Wake me up before you go-go

A playful and catchy way to ask someone to make sure you are awake before they leave.

Example: This phrase is a famous line from a song by Wham! called 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go'.

Note: This phrase is more of a playful and informal request compared to the straightforward 'wake up'.

Rude awakening

A sudden and unpleasant realization of the truth about something.

Example: He got a rude awakening when he realized how much trouble he was in.

Note: This phrase conveys the harsh and unwelcome nature of the realization, as compared to a normal waking up from sleep.

Wake

In this context, 'wake' refers to a small gathering or vigil held in memory of someone who has passed away. It can also refer to a service held to honor and remember a deceased person.

Example: I'll give you a quick wake when we arrive.

Note: The original word 'wake' refers to the state of being awake, while the slang term 'wake' has a specific cultural and ceremonial connotation related to honoring the deceased.

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding is a water sport where a rider is towed behind a motorboat, typically riding a board across the boat's wake. The rider performs tricks and jumps off the wake.

Example: Have you ever tried wakeboarding? It's so much fun!

Note: Originally, 'wake' refers to the trail of disturbed water left by a boat; in wakeboarding, the term is used to describe the activity of riding a board on the waves created by the boat.

Wake vest

A wake vest is a type of personal flotation device or life jacket specifically designed for use during water sports activities like wakeboarding to ensure the rider's safety.

Example: Make sure you wear your wake vest for safety during wakeboarding.

Note: While 'vest' is typically a garment worn on the upper body, a 'wake vest' is specifically designed and used for safety in water sports like wakeboarding, distinguishing it from a regular vest.

Wake block

A wake block refers to a situation where traffic is slowed down or blocked due to a funeral procession or a ceremony honoring the deceased, causing disruption to normal traffic flow.

Example: There's a wake block on the road ahead; we'll need to find another route.

Note: The term 'block' usually signifies an obstruction or hindrance, but in the context of a 'wake block,' it specifically indicates a traffic disruption caused by a funeral procession or similar event.

Wake up!

I had trouble staying awake during the movie.

She woke up early to go for a run.

Wake - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: wake

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): wakes

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): wake

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): woke, waked

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): waked, woken

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): waking

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): wakes

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): wake

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): wake

Syllables, Separation and Stress

Wake Contains 1 syllables: wake

Phonetic transcription: ˈwāk

wake , ˈwāk (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Wake: ~ 2200 (Very common).

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