Japanese dictionary
How to say "get up" in Japanese
起きるおきる · okiru
To "get up" in the morning is 起きる (okiru). To get up from a chair is 立ち上がる (tachiagaru).
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Ways to say "get up" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 起きるおきる · okiru | To get up; to wake up. |
| 立ち上がるたちあがる · tachiagaru | To get up; to stand up. |
| 起床きしょう · kishō | Getting up. Formal. |
How to use it
"What time do you get up?" is 何時に起きますか (nanji ni okimasu ka).
Getting up early is 早起き (hayaoki).
Example sentences
- 毎朝六時に起きます。Maiasa rokuji ni okimasu.I get up at six every morning.
- 何時に起きますか。Nanji ni okimasu ka.What time do you get up?
- 明日は早起きしなければなりません。Ashita wa hayaoki shinakereba narimasen.I have to get up early tomorrow.
- いすから立ち上がりました。Isu kara tachiagarimashita.I got up from my chair.
- 週末は遅く起きます。Shūmatsu wa osoku okimasu.I get up late on weekends.
- 起床時間は七時です。Kishō jikan wa shichiji desu.Wake-up time is seven.
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Questions
What is the difference between 起きる and 立ち上がる?
起きる (okiru) is getting up from bed or waking up. 立ち上がる (tachiagaru) is standing up from sitting.
How do you say "early riser" in Japanese?
Say 早起きの人 (hayaoki no hito). 早起きは三文の徳 is a proverb like "The early bird catches the worm."
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