テスト

てすと

noun

test

1. test, exam

An examination to measure knowledge or ability. From English 'test.'

明日(あした)テストがあります。

There's a test tomorrow.

テストは難(むずか)しかったです。

The test was difficult.

テストの勉強(べんきょう)をしなければなりません。

I have to study for the test.

テスト is a loanword from English meaning 'test,' commonly used for classroom examinations.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

テストを受(う)ける: to take a test
テストに受(う)かる: to pass a test
テストに落(お)ちる: to fail a test
テストの勉強(べんきょう)をする: to study for a test
小(しょう)テスト: quiz

SIMILAR WORDS:

試験(しけん): exam (more formal, for important exams)
入試(にゅうし): entrance examination
期末(きまつ)テスト: final exam
中間(ちゅうかん)テスト: midterm exam

CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan has a highly test-focused education system. Entrance exams (入試(にゅうし)) for high schools and universities are particularly high-stakes.

Related Words

Synonym: 試験(しけん) (formal)

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Added 2026.1.7 21:55 · Revised 2026.4.4 14:23

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