expression, godan verb (-su)
wake up; open one's eyes
Literal waking from sleep; also used figuratively for becoming aware of something.
朝、目を覚ますと外は雪だった。
When I woke up in the morning, it was snowing outside.
そのニュースで多くの人が危険に目
The news woke many people up to the danger.
expression, godan verb (-su)
sober up; come to one's senses; become enlightened
Figurative: recovering from intoxication, delusion, or ignorance; often implies a return to rational thinking or spiritual awakening.
冷たい水を飲んで酔いから目を覚ました。
I sobered up by drinking cold water.
彼の言葉で私はやっと目を覚ました。
His words finally brought me to my senses.