目覚める

めざめる

to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of

JLPT N1 common word Also written 目醒める、目ざめる

Meaning

v1vi
to wake up; to awake
v1vi
to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to become conscious of; to realize
v1vi
to come to one's senses

Example sentences

「もし疲れているなら寝たらどう？」「僕が今寝たらあまりに早く目覚めてしまうから」

"If you're tired, why don't you go to sleep?" "Because if I go to sleep now I will wake up too early."
目覚めると、見慣れない部屋にいた。

I awoke to find myself in a strange room.
目覚めてみると彼女は病院にいた。

She woke to find herself in the hospital.