Japanese dictionary
How to say "test" in Japanese
テストてすと · tesuto
A school "test" in Japanese is テスト (tesuto). A formal exam is 試験 (shiken). A medical or product test is 検査 (kensa).
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Ways to say "test" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| テストてすと · tesuto | Test; quiz. |
| 試験しけん · shiken | Exam; test. |
| 検査けんさ · kensa | Test; inspection (medical, product). |
| 試すためす · tamesu | To test; to try out. |
How to use it
"Take a test" is テストを受ける (tesuto o ukeru).
To try something out is 試す (tamesu).
Example sentences
- 明日、漢字のテストがあります。Ashita, kanji no tesuto ga arimasu.I have a kanji test tomorrow.
- 来月、試験を受けます。Raigetsu, shiken o ukemasu.I'm taking an exam next month.
- 病院で血液検査をしました。Byōin de ketsueki kensa o shimashita.I had a blood test at the hospital.
- 新しい機能を試してみます。Atarashii kinō o tameshite mimasu.I'll test out the new feature.
- テストの結果はよかったです。Tesuto no kekka wa yokatta desu.The test results were good.
- 製品の検査は毎日行っています。Seihin no kensa wa mainichi okonatte imasu.We test our products every day.
Questions
What is the difference between テスト and 試験?
テスト (tesuto) is often a school test or quiz. 試験 (shiken) is a formal exam, like an entrance or certification exam.
How do you say "blood test" in Japanese?
Say 血液検査 (ketsueki kensa).
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