1.
alarm clock
A clock that can be set to make a sound at a specific time, typically used to wake someone up.
目覚まし時計を止める。
To turn off the alarm clock.
目覚まし時計を六時にセットした。
I set the alarm clock for 6 o'clock.
目覚まし時計が鳴っても起きられなかった。
I couldn't wake up even when the alarm clock went off.
COMPOUND: 目覚まし (awakening, alarm) + 時計 (clock)
Note: The reading of 時計 changes to どけい through rendaku.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 目覚まし時計をセットする/かける (set the alarm)
- 目覚まし時計を止める (turn off the alarm)
- 目覚まし時計が鳴る (alarm goes off)
ALTERNATIVE: Often shortened to アラーム (alarm) in modern usage, especially when referring to smartphone alarms.
RELATED:
- 時計 (clock, watch)
- アラーム (alarm)
- 起きる (to wake up)
Related Words
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時計