Japanese Word · Intermediate
我に返る
to recover from an unconscious state
Pronunciation: [β̞a̠ɾe̞ ɲ̟i ka̠e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to recover from an unconscious state
Example
ほおをたたかれて我に返る
to be woken up by slapping on the face
Practice tips
- Practice 我に返る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.