入試

• 読み: にゅうし
• ローマ字: nyuushi
• 漢字の分解: 入 (nyuu) — to enter; 試 (shi) — test, examination
• 発音: /ɲɯː.ɕi/

意味

Entrance examination. A test taken to gain admission to a school, usually high school or university.

A noun that is a shortened form of 入学試験 (entrance examination). In Japan, entrance exams are a major life event, especially 大学入試 (university entrance exams). The exam season in January to March is a culturally significant period for students and families.

例文

1. 入試まであと三か月しかない。
2. 息子が来年高校の入試を受ける。
3. 入試の結果は三月に発表される。

使い方ガイド

場面: education, exam preparation, school life

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

An abbreviation of 入学試験 (nyuugaku shiken). 入 (to enter) and 試 (test, examination) combine to form this common shortened compound.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal