起こり

This is the 9966th most frequent Japanese word.


起こり

"起こり" means "origin" or "occurrence."


起こり (originate/occur): Used here to refer to an event (earthquake) happening or transpiring.

地震が起こりました。

An earthquake occurred.


起こり (originate/initiate): Used here in the context of causing or initiating an event (a brawl).

彼は乱闘を起こした。

He caused a brawl.


起こり (wake/arouse): Used in this sentence to mean waking someone up or causing them to arise from sleep.

早く起こりなさい。

Wake up quickly.