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Japanese word
検定
Pronunciation
Romajikentei
Meaning
- nounexamination
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It centers on checking knowledge or skill against a set standard and deciding the result.
Common phrases
検定を受けるken tei o u ke ru
take an examination
検定に合格するken tei ni gō kaku su ru
pass an examination
英語の検定ei go no ken tei
English examination
検定の結果ken tei no kek ka
examination results
Similar words
試験shiken: A formal test measures knowledge or skill for admission, selection, or qualification.
Definition in Japanese
一定の基準に照らして、知識や技能の程度を調べて認定すること。it tei no ki jun ni te ra shi te chi shiki ya gi nō no tei do o shira be te nin tei su ru ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 検定 (kentei) combines 検 (ken, "examine") and 定 (tei, "set" or "determine"), linking examination with an official decision.
Usage tips
- In Japanese test names, 検定 (kentei) often signals an organized proficiency test, not just an ordinary classroom quiz.
Other meanings
- certificationnoun
Related words
- 検定員kenteiinexaminernoun