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retake exam, retest
An exam given to students who failed the original exam, providing another opportunity to pass.
再試験を受ける。
To take a retake exam.
試験に落ちたので、再試験を受けることになった。
I failed the exam, so I have to take a retake.
再試験で合格しないと単位がもらえない。
If I don't pass the retake exam, I won't get the credit.
Compound of 再 (again) + 試験 (exam). Specifically for students who took but failed the original exam.
ABBREVIATION:
Commonly shortened to 再試 in student speech.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 再試験を受ける: to take a retake exam
- 再試験に合格する: to pass the retake
- 再試験の対象: eligible for a retake
USAGE:
Some institutions cap the maximum grade on a retake (e.g., 可 or C only). The retake is typically harder or covers more material.
RELATED TERMS:
- 追試: make-up exam (for students who were absent, not who failed)
- 補講: make-up class
- 単位: academic credit