Translation guide
In Japanese, 'oral examination' can refer to a medical exam of the mouth, an academic oral test, or a legal deposition. The most common and useful meaning for learners is the medical context.
A doctor or dentist checks the inside of the mouth, teeth, gums, throat, etc.
Standard medical term for an oral examination. Used in clinical settings.
A spoken exam where a student answers questions aloud, often in language learning or thesis defense.
Standard term for an oral exam in academic contexts.
Formal questioning under oath, often in a legal context.
Legal term for oral examination of a witness or party.
I had an oral examination at the dentist.
More general and colloquial way to say 'examination of the inside of the mouth'. Easier for learners.
I had the inside of my mouth examined.
Another medical term, similar to 口腔内診察 but slightly less common.
The oral examination revealed a cavity.
I have an English oral exam next week.
Often used for higher-level oral exams like thesis defenses or professional qualifying exams.
My doctoral oral examination is coming up.
Commonly used for language proficiency speaking tests (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
I'm practicing for the speaking test.
The oral examination of the witness was conducted.
General term for questioning or interrogation, often used in legal contexts.
The lawyer examined the witness orally.