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TOPIK 5noun

각성

gakseong [각썽]

각성이 · 각성을

awakening, (self-)realization; arousal, alertness

Example

그 사건은 사회 전체에 큰 각성을 불러일으켰어요.

The incident brought about a great awakening across society.

Word parts

각 awake성 wake

Two syllables both meaning 'wake up'.

Good to know

각성제 is a stimulant drug; 자기 각성 is 'self-awakening'.