受験
じゅけん
juken
nounVocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

受験 (じゅけん (juken)) means "taking an examination". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

taking an examination

Also : exam candidacy · sitting an exam

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Meaning ·

The word 受験 (じゅけん) means 'taking an examination'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of taking an examination.

Example Sentences

受験に行きます。

じゅけんにいきます。

I go to taking an examination.

受験で休みます。

じゅけんでやすみます。

I rest at taking an examination.

Kanji in this word

受
Get / Take / Catch
Kunう.ける、う.け、う.かる
Onじゅ
JLPT N3
験
Effect / Testing / Verification
Kunあかし、しるし、ため.す
Onけん、げん
JLPT N4

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