What does 目覚し mean?
目覚し is a Japanese noun meaning “alarm-clock” in English. It can also be translated as “waking up, early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan)” depending on context. It is written as 目覚し in kanji, めざまし in hiragana, and mezamashi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentence
目覚しは５時３０分に鳴った。
The alarm went off at five-thirty.