覚める

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to wake; to wake up
2. v1vi
   to become sober; to sober up; to regain consciousness (e.g. after anaesthesia)
3. v1vi
   to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned

Example sentences

• 目覚ましが鳴ったのに目が覚めなかった。

  Although the alarm rang, I failed to wake up.

• 目は覚めています。

  I'm awake.

• 目が覚めてみると有名になっていた。

  I awoke to find myself famous.