1.
entrance examination; admission test
An exam taken for admission to a school, often competitive and determining future educational opportunities.
来月大学の入試がある。
There's a university entrance exam next month.
入試に向けて勉強している。
I'm studying for the entrance exam.
入試に合格した!
I passed the entrance exam!
入試 is an abbreviation of 入学試験.
TYPES OF 入試:
- 一般入試 (general entrance exam)
- 推薦入試 (recommendation-based admission)
- AO入試 (Admissions Office exam - holistic review)
- 共通テスト (Common Test - national standardized test)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 入試を受ける (to take an entrance exam)
- 入試に合格する (to pass)
- 入試に落ちる (to fail)
- 入試対策 (exam preparation)
- 入試問題 (exam questions)
CULTURAL NOTE:
入試 is extremely important in Japan, often called 受験戦争 (examination war). Results significantly impact future opportunities, leading to intense preparation.
Related Words
Related:
受験 (taking an exam)