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.

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Added 2026.1.7 21:55 · Revised 2026.2.23 23:09
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