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VocabJLPT N5

to raise

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to raise
2. to raise up
3. to wake
4. to cause

This transitive verb means "to wake someone up" or "to cause something to happen," such as an accident or incident. When used with a person as the object, it means rousing them from sleep. When used with events like accidents or problems, it means to bring them about or cause them.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It was still dark out, but my dog woke me up.

Sentence 2

I woke my dad up before leaving the house.

Sentence 3

It was late yesterday, so I'm not waking anyone up today.

Sentence 4

I slept in, so my friend came to wake me up.

Sentence 5

If you're still sleeping, the teacher will wake you up.