Describes something so impressive or vivid that it feels like it wakes you up. Often used for colors, performances, or remarkable achievements.
Her dress was a stunning red.
He captivated the audience with his brilliant play.
Standard kanji-kana spelling for this set phrase.
Variant using 様; less common but seen in some contexts.
Literally 'as if one's eyes open (wake up)'. A set phrase using the verb 覚める (to wake up) to express something so impressive it jolts one awake.