VocabJLPT N3
examination
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. examination
  2. 2. exam
  3. 3. trial
This noun means "exam" or "test," and is widely used to refer to formal assessments at school, university, or for professional qualifications. It is a very common word in educational contexts in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Excuse me, could you tell me the exam start time once more?

Sentence 2

I studied so hard — why can't I score well on the exam?

Sentence 3

There's no way something like that would show up on the exam, right?

Sentence 4

I wrote the exam date in red on my planner.

Sentence 5

The moment the exam ended, I forgot everything!