体を起こす
Reading: からだをおこす
Meaning: to sit up, to raise one's body
Listen to pronunciation
Example Sentence
ゆっくり 体を起こす
I slowly sit up.
Usage Notes
Describes the action of moving from lying down to sitting up.
Master this word on Sottaku!
Join thousands of learners mastering Japanese with our interactive flashcard system.
Start Learning Now