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.
歯科で口腔内診察を受けた。
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.
口の中の検査をしてもらった。
I had the inside of my mouth examined.
Another medical term, similar to 口腔内診察 but slightly less common.
口腔診査の結果、虫歯が見つかった。
The oral examination revealed a cavity.
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.
来週、英語の口頭試験があります。
I have an English oral exam next week.
Often used for higher-level oral exams like thesis defenses or professional qualifying exams.
博士論文の口述試験が近い。
My doctoral oral examination is coming up.
Commonly used for language proficiency speaking tests (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
スピーキングテストの練習をしている。
I'm practicing for the speaking test.
Formal questioning under oath, often in a legal context.
Legal term for oral examination of a witness or party.
証人の口頭尋問が行われた。
The oral examination of the witness was conducted.
General term for questioning or interrogation, often used in legal contexts.
弁護士が証人に尋問した。
The lawyer examined the witness orally.