What does 目覚まし mean?
目覚まし 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 目覚まし 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.