English–Japanese
“examination” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikentei
Example
来月、英語の検定を受けます。rai getsu ei go no ken tei o u ke ma su
I will take an English examination next month.
How to say “examination” in Japanese
“Examination” in Japanese is 検定 (kentei).
It centers on checking knowledge or skill against a set standard and deciding the result.
Example sentences with 検定
学校で英語の検定について説明を聞きました。gak kō de ei go no ken tei ni tsu i te setsu mei o ki ki ma shi ta
I heard an explanation about the English examination at school.
Tips for using 検定
- In Japanese test names, 検定 (kentei) often signals an organized proficiency test, not just an ordinary classroom quiz.