目覚し
めざまし
mezamashi
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 72 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

目覚し (めざまし (mezamashi)) means "Alarm clock". The reading is めざまし (mezamashi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Alarm clock

Also : Wake-up alarm

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Example Sentences

朝、目覚し時計が鳴った。

あさ、めざましどけいがなった。

In the morning, the alarm clock rang.

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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