Meaning

Primary

Taking An Exam

Alternative

Taking A Test

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you accept a test you are taking an exam or taking a test. Good luck! A++++!

Reading

じゅけん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 受験をする

    to take an exam

    受験をめざす

    to aim to take an exam

    受験を考える

    to think of taking an exam

Context Sentences

大学受験のために、毎日勉強しています。

I study every day for university entrance exams.

受験の不安とストレスが大きい一年でした。

It was a year of great anxiety and stress about taking the exams.

受験がうまくいけば、新しいゲームを買ってもらえるんです。

If my exams go well, they'll buy me a new game.

Kanji Composition