定 期 試 験(ていきしけん)

ていきしけん

noun

regular examination; periodic test

1. regular examination; periodic test

An examination held at fixed intervals, especially the midterm and final exams in Japanese schools. Also used for regularly scheduled professional or medical examinations.

来週(らいしゅう)は定期試験(ていきしけん)だ。

We have regular exams next week.

定期試験(ていきしけん)の範囲(はんい)がまだ発表(はっぴょう)されていない。

The scope of the periodic exam hasn't been announced yet.

定期試験(ていきしけん)が終(お)わったら、友達(ともだち)と遊(あそ)びに行(い)く約束(やくそく)をしている。

I've promised to go out with friends after the regular exams are over.

A compound of 定期(ていき) (regular, periodic) and 試験(しけん) (examination, test). In Japanese schools, 定期試験(ていきしけん) typically refers to the midterm (中間(ちゅうかん)) and final (期末(きまつ)) exams held each term. Most Japanese middle and high schools hold these exams two to three times per year.

During 定期試験(ていきしけん) periods, club activities are usually suspended so students can focus on studying. Results significantly influence report card grades.

Common collocations

定期試験(ていきしけん)の勉強(べんきょう): studying for regular exams
定期試験(ていきしけん)の範囲(はんい): exam scope
定期試験(ていきしけん)の結果(けっか): exam results
定期試験(ていきしけん)期間(きかん): exam period

Similar words

中間試験(ちゅうかんしけん): midterm exam — a specific type of 定期試験(ていきしけん)
期末試験(きまつしけん): final exam — another specific type
実力(じつりょく)テスト: achievement test — tests overall ability, not tied to a specific unit of study
小(しょう)テスト: quiz — shorter, less formal test covering recent material

Related Words

Compare: 中間試験(ちゅうかんしけん) (midterm exam)

Compare: 期末試験(きまつしけん) (final exam)

Compare: 小(しょう)テスト (quiz)

Related: 試験(しけん)期間(きかん) (exam period)

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