Japanese Word · Intermediate
たたきおこす
to wake up by knocking on a door, etc
Pronunciation: [ta̠ta̠kʲio̞ko̞sɨ]
Meaning
to wake up by knocking on a door, etc
Example
この目覚ましは、僕の心臓を叩き起こす。僕の脳髄を叩き起こす。
This alarm clock roused my heart. It roused my brain.
Practice tips
- Practice たたきおこす 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.