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呼び起こす

よびおこす
呼び起す呼起こす呼起す
[yobiokosu]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken

2.GodanTransitive

to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke; to arouse (e.g. interest)

Examples

匂いが昔の記憶を呼び起こした

The smell awakened old memories.

彼の演説は聴衆の情熱を呼び起こしている

His speech is stirring the audience's passion.

眠っていた才能を呼び起こすために新しい環境に身を置く。

I place myself in a new environment to awaken my dormant talents.

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