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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