ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Physical waking from sleep; also used figuratively for nature or things becoming active.
朝、目覚めると外は雪だった。
When I woke up in the morning, it was snowing outside.
春になると、冬眠してい
In spring, hibernating bears wake up.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
awaken to; become aware of; realize
Metaphorical awakening: discovering a latent ability, feeling, or truth within oneself. Often used with ～に目覚める.
彼は最近、料理に目覚めた。
He recently discovered a passion for cooking.
その本を読んで、自分の中の偏見に目覚めた。
Reading that book made me aware of my own prejudices.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
come to one's senses; regain consciousness
Recovering from a dazed, unconscious, or deluded state; often used in dramatic or literary contexts.
気を失っていたが、数分後に目覚めた。
I had lost consciousness, but I came to after a few minutes.
彼はようやく自分の愚かさに目覚めた。
He finally came to his senses about his own foolishness.