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.
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.
A spoken exam where a student answers questions aloud, often in language learning or thesis defense.
Formal questioning under oath, often in a legal context.
Often used for higher-level oral exams like thesis defenses or professional qualifying exams.
My doctoral oral examination is coming up.
弁護士が証人に尋問した。
The lawyer examined the witness orally.