(にゅうし)

にゅうし
noun
entrance examination
1. entrance examination; admission test
An exam taken for admission to a school, often competitive and determining future educational opportunities.
来月(らいげつ)大学(だいがく)入試(にゅうし)がある。
There's a university entrance exam next month.
入試(にゅうし)()けて勉強(べんきょう)している。
I'm studying for the entrance exam.
入試(にゅうし)合格(ごうかく)した!
I passed the entrance exam!

入試(にゅうし) is an abbreviation of 入学試験(にゅうがくしけん).

TYPES OF 入試(にゅうし):

  • 一般(いっぱん)入試(にゅうし) (general entrance exam)
  • 推薦(すいせん)入試(にゅうし) (recommendation-based admission)
  • AO入試(にゅうし) (Admissions Office exam - holistic review)
  • 共通(きょうつう)テスト (Common Test - national standardized test)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 入試(にゅうし)()ける (to take an entrance exam)
  • 入試(にゅうし)合格(ごうかく)する (to pass)
  • 入試(にゅうし)()ちる (to fail)
  • 入試(にゅうし)対策(たいさく) (exam preparation)
  • 入試(にゅうし)問題(もんだい) (exam questions)

CULTURAL NOTE:
入試(にゅうし) is extremely important in Japan, often called 受験戦争(じゅけんせんそう) (examination war). Results significantly impact future opportunities, leading to intense preparation.