起きる
おきる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To wake up / To get up
Examples
毎朝7時に起きます。
I wake up at 7 every morning.
📖 How to Use
「起きる」is a verb meaning "To wake up / To get up." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「起きる」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「起きる」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「起きる」mean in Japanese?+
「起きる」means "To wake up / To get up". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「起きる」?+
「起きる」is read as「おきる」.
Is 「起きる」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「起きる」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「起きる」?+
毎朝7時に起きます。 — I wake up at 7 every morning.
Practice 「起きる」 with spaced repetition