出題する

• Reading: しゅつだいする
• Romaji: shutsudaisuru
• Kanji breakdown: 出 (shutsu/de) — put forth, go out; 題 (dai) — topic, question, title
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯ.tsɯ.da.i.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To set questions; to pose a problem or question on an exam or quiz.

A する verb combining 出題 (setting questions) with する. Used in educational and testing contexts to describe the act of creating or presenting exam questions. The subject is typically a teacher, examiner, or institution.

Examples

1. 先生が期末試験に難しい問題を出題した。 The teacher set difficult questions on the final exam.
2. 今年の入試では環境問題に関する内容が出題された。 This year's entrance exam featured questions related to environmental issues.
3. この範囲から出題するので、しっかり復習してください。 Since the questions will come from this range, make sure to review thoroughly.

Usage Guide

Context: education, exams, quizzes

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 出 (shutsu, put forth) + 題 (dai, topic/question) + する. Literally 'to put forth a topic,' describing the act of presenting questions for others to answer.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal