体からだを起おこす

expression, godan verb (-su)

raise one's body; sit up; stand up

Used when moving from a lying or reclining position to a sitting or standing position. Often implies a deliberate action to get up.

• 朝あさ、目めが覚さめてすぐに体からだを起おこした。

  In the morning, I woke up and immediately sat up.

• 彼かれはソファから体からだを起おこして、話はなしを聞きき始はじめた。

  He straightened up from the sofa and began to listen.