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VocabJLPT N3

taking an exam

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)

This noun refers to taking an entrance examination, particularly for a school or university. It is an extremely important concept in Japanese culture, and the period of studying for such exams is called 受験勉強.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend laughed and said, "I might actually cry when the exams are over."

Sentence 2

The teacher wrote on the board: "Exam prep is an information game."

Sentence 3

The teacher told us, "You can still improve right up to the exam."

Sentence 4

I can't take it anymore — just thinking about entrance exams gives me a stomachache!

Sentence 5

Umm, where exactly do I write my exam number again?