目が覚める

to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to snap out (of a day dream, etc.)

Meaning

  1. expv1vi
    to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to snap out (of a day dream, etc.)
  2. expv1vi
    to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses

Example sentences

  • The next morning I woke to see the fruit trees in bloom underneath my window.

  • I awoke to find a burglar in my room.

  • I awoke to find myself famous.