Meaning

Primary

Rising

Alternative

Getting Out Of Bed

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Wake up from your bed and get up. You are rising or getting out of bed.

起床 is a relatively formal word that is commonly used in writing. It's also used as a command to wake up individuals in settings like military bases or prisons.

Reading

きしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You haven't learned these readings yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Just remember that rising and getting out of bed early is the key () to the Shogun's (しょう) heart. He doesn't like lazybones, so make sure to get out of bed at a reasonable time.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 起床直後

    immediately after getting up

    起床時間

    wake up time

    起床後

    after getting up

    起床時

    when getting up

Context Sentences

明日は4時起床の予定です。

I plan to get up at 4 a.m. tomorrow.

起床!おい、いつまで寝てるんだ!

Get up! Hey, how long are you going to sleep?

父は毎朝、起床後すぐに、ジョギングに出かけます。

My father goes jogging right after getting up every morning.

彼は起床時間になっても、まだいびきをかいています。

He is still snoring even though it's time to get out of bed.

Kanji Composition