Translation and Meaning of: テスト - tesuto

The word 「テスト」 (tesuto) is a phonetic transcription of the English term "test". This word is used in Japan to refer to assessments, tests, or exams, particularly in educational and academic contexts. The adoption of foreign terms, especially from English, is a common characteristic of modern Japanese, contributing to its lexical richness.

The etymology of 「テスト」 (tesuto) dates back to its origin in English vocabulary. Initially, "test" referred to a way of analyzing or examining something, and over time, this word was integrated into the Japanese language, maintaining a pronunciation that fits Japanese phonetics. This practice of importing foreign words is known as "gairaigo," which is an important element in the evolution of contemporary Japanese language.

Definition and Common Uses

In terms of definition, 「テスト」 (tesuto) refers to different types of assessments that can be applied in various areas, including:

• Academic exams in schools and universities;
• Language tests, such as language proficiency;
• Practical tests in technical and professional areas.

Additionally, the word can be used in broader contexts, such as "testing" a product or service, or even "tests" related to scientific research. The flexibility of the word 「テスト」 (tesuto) shows its importance in modern communication, covering both educational and professional aspects.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 試験 (shiken) - Test, exam, formal assessment.
• 実験 (jikken) - Experiment, usually in a scientific context.
• 検査 (kensa) - Inspection, verification, detailed examination.
• チェック (chekku) - Verification, informal check, can refer to a simple review.

テスト

Romaji: tesuto
Kana: テスト
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: teste

Meaning in English: test

Definition: To investigate or test something.

Example Sentences - (テスト) tesuto

See below some example sentences:

テストは大切な学習の一環です。

Tesuto wa taisetsu na gakushuu no ikkan desu

Tests are an important part of learning.

Tests are part of important learning.

• テスト - Teste
• は - Topic particle
• 大切 - Important
• な - adjectival suffix
• 学習 - Aprendizado
• の - Possessive particle
• 一環 - Part of it
• です - Verb to be/estar

このテストで満点を取りたいです。

Kono tesuto de manten o toritai desu

Eu quero tirar a nota máxima neste teste.

Eu quero obter uma pontuação perfeita neste teste.

• この - demonstrative pronoun "this"
• テスト - substantivo "teste"
• で - Particle that indicates the place where something happens
• 満点 - substantivo "nota máxima"
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 取りたい - verbo "querer pegar"
• です - partícula que indica o fim da frase e dá um tom de formalidade

コンテストに参加する。

Kontesuto ni sanka suru

Participate in a contest.

Participate in the contest.

• コンテスト - Japanese word meaning "contest" or "competition"
• に - Japanese particle indicating action or movement towards a place or goal
• 参加する - verb in Japanese meaning "participate"