起す
おこす
okosu
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 15 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
起す (おこす (okosu)) means "to raise". It is read おこす (okosu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to raise
Also : to wake · to set up · to wake up · to pick up
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Example Sentences
起す、わすれました。
おこす、わすれました。
Ah, I forgot.
起す、そうですか。
おこす、そうですか。
Oh, I see.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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