expression, ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Literal waking from sleep; also used figuratively for snapping out of a daze or daydream.
See also: 目覚める
朝、目が覚めたら外は雪だった。
When I woke up in the morning, it was snowing outside.
I was woken up by that loud noise.
expression, ichidan verb, intransitive verb
awaken to the truth; come to one's senses
Figurative awakening: realizing something important, often after being ignorant or mistaken.
彼の言葉でやっと目が覚めた。
His words finally made me see the truth.
詐欺に遭ってから目が覚めた。
I came to my senses after being scammed.