Meaning

Primary

Exam Hell

Alternative

Examination Hell

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An "examination hell" is the nickname given to the exams you have to take in Japan all at once. That's why this is exam hell.

Reading

しけんじごく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that smooshes two previous vocabulary words together into a new one. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

試験地獄に苦しむ日本の学生にとっては、電車で勉強するのは当たり前のことです。

Studying on the train is common for Japanese students who suffer from exam hell.

Kanji Composition