醒める
Reading: さめる
Meaning: to wake up, to sober up, to come to one's senses
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Example Sentence
When I woke up from the dream, I could see reality.
Usage Notes
Can refer to waking up from sleep, sobering up from alcohol, or metaphorically coming to one's senses or becoming realistic about something.
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