NichiDict

目覚まし

N2
めざまし
目覚し目ざまし
[mezamashi]
Illustration for 目覚まし

Meanings

1.Noun

alarm clock

2.Noun

waking up; keeping oneself awake

3.Noun

early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet

Examples

目覚ましを六時にセットして寝た。

I set the alarm clock for six o'clock and went to bed.

目覚ましが鳴っても起きられなかった。

Even when the alarm went off, I couldn't get up.

旅行用に小さな目覚ましを持っていく。

I'm bringing a small alarm clock for the trip.