Translation guide
A test designed to measure intellectual ability. In Japanese, the most common and natural term is 知能検査, used in clinical and educational settings. For everyday or casual contexts, 知能テスト is also used. IQ tests are specifically referred to as IQテスト or 知能指数検査.
The general, formal term for a test measuring intellectual ability, used in psychology, education, and medicine.
The standard, formal term for an intelligence test, used in clinical, educational, and professional contexts.
子供の知能検査の結果が出ました。
The results of the child's intelligence test came out.
知能検査は専門の心理士が実施します。
Intelligence tests are administered by professional psychologists.
A slightly more casual term, often used in everyday conversation or non-specialist contexts. Still widely understood.
学校で知能テストを受けた。
I took an intelligence test at school.
When referring specifically to an IQ (Intelligence Quotient) test, rather than a general intelligence test.
The most common way to say 'IQ test' in Japanese. Used in both casual and formal contexts.
彼はIQテストで高いスコアを取った。
He got a high score on the IQ test.
A more formal and technical term for an IQ test, literally 'intelligence quotient test'. Used in professional literature.
知能指数検査はウェクスラー式がよく使われる。
The Wechsler scale is often used for IQ tests.
When 'intelligence test' is used loosely to mean a puzzle, brain teaser, or a situation that tests one's wits.
Literally 'brain exercise', used for puzzles or problems that test mental agility, similar to a casual 'intelligence test'.
このパズルはいい頭の体操になる。
This puzzle is a good intelligence test (mental workout).
A contest of wits or intelligence, often used for games or situations where people test their cleverness against each other.
これは単なる知恵比べだ。
This is just a test of wits.
知能検査 is the formal, clinical term used by professionals. 知能テスト is more common in everyday language and is perfectly acceptable in most non-specialist contexts. For IQ tests specifically, IQテスト is the most direct and widely understood term.
The literal translation 'インテリジェンス・テスト' is not commonly used in Japanese and may sound unnatural. Stick to the terms above.