English–Japanese
“regaining consciousness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikakusei
Example
麻酔が切れ、患者は覚醒しました。ma sui ga ki re kan ja wa kaku sei shi ma shi ta
The patient regained consciousness as the anesthesia wore off.
How to say “regaining consciousness” in Japanese
“Regaining consciousness” in Japanese is 覚醒 (kakusei).
Describes awareness returning after a person has been unconscious, especially because of sleep, anesthesia, or illness.
Example sentences with 覚醒
薬の効果が薄れると、患者に覚醒の兆候が見られました。kusuri no kō ka ga usu re ru to kan ja ni kaku sei no chō kō ga mi ra re ma shi ta
As the effect of the medicine wore off, the patient showed signs of regaining consciousness.
Tips for using 覚醒
- In clinical and formal Japanese, 覚醒 (kakusei) commonly describes consciousness returning after anesthesia, so it sounds more technical than everyday words for waking up.