起こす
おこす
okosu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
起こす (おこす (okosu)) means "to raise". The reading is おこす (okosu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to raise
Also : to wake · to wake up · to set up
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Example Sentences
起こす、わすれました。
おこす、わすれました。
Ah, I forgot.
起こす、そうですか。
おこす、そうですか。
Oh, I see.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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