受験

じゅけん · juken

JLPT N3

Meaning

Taking an examination (especially an entrance exam), sitting for an exam, applying for admission (to a school/university)

Examples

• 彼は来年、大学を受験する予定だ。 — He plans to take the university entrance exam next year.
• 受験勉強は大変だけど、頑張ろう。 — Studying for entrance exams is tough, but let's do our best!
• 多くの高校生が医学部受験を目指している。 — Many high school students are aiming to take the medical school entrance exam.