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exam preparation, studying for entrance exams
The process of studying specifically to prepare for entrance examinations, especially for high school or university.
受験勉強で忙しい。
I'm busy with exam preparation.
毎日夜遅くまで受験勉強をしている。
I'm studying for exams until late at night every day.
受験勉強のため、部活を引退した。
I retired from club activities to focus on exam preparation.
受験勉強 is a compound of 受験 (taking an exam) and 勉強 (studying).
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
Japan has a highly competitive entrance exam system, and 受験勉強 often involves intensive studying at cram schools (塾).
RELATED TERMS:
- 受験生: exam student/applicant
- 入試: entrance examination
- 志望校: desired school
COMMON PERIODS:
- 中学受験: junior high school entrance exams
- 高校受験: high school entrance exams
- 大学受験: university entrance exams