十全三七起き
juuzen san shichi okoshiphrase★Intermediate
informal
To wake up at 3:30 AM (specifically 3:30 AM, as '三七' refers to 3:30)
彼は十全三七起きで、毎日早起きしてジョギングをしています。
He wakes up at 3:30 AM every day and goes jogging.
💡
This phrase is often used to describe someone who wakes up very early in the morning, particularly at 3:30 AM.
Collocations
十全三七起きするto wake up at 3:30 AM
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早起きは三文の徳proverb
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise
💡Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In Japanese culture, waking up early is often associated with productivity and discipline, and this phrase is used to emphasize the precision of waking up at 3:30 AM.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines '十全' (juuzen, meaning 'complete' or 'perfect') and '三七' (san shichi, referring to 3:30 AM), emphasizing the idea of waking up at a very early and precise time.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is extremely disciplined or has a strict morning routine.
Word Breakdown
十全
complete, perfect
root三七
3:30 AM
root起き
to wake up
root✎ Noted on June 4, 2026JA → EN