呼び起こす

よびおこす

to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories)

Also written 呼び起す、呼起こす、呼起す、喚び起こす、喚び起す

Meaning

v5svt
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken
v5svt
to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke; to arouse (e.g. interest)

Example sentences

仏教に関するその記事は私に再び東洋の宗教に関する興味を呼び起こした。

The article on Buddhism revived my interest in oriental religions.
彼の話はすべての人の好奇心を呼び起こした。

His story excited everyone's curiosity.
南アフリカに行く事は彼に苦痛に満ちた記憶を呼び起こした。

Going back to South Africa had stirred up some painful memories for him.