Translation guide
The English word 'quiz' can refer to a short test, a trivia game, or a pop quiz. In Japanese, different words are used depending on the context.
A brief, often informal test in an educational setting, sometimes unannounced.
The most common term for a short test or quiz in school. Literally 'small test'.
We have a quiz tomorrow.
The teacher gave a pop quiz.
Used for quizzes in a game-like or trivia context, but can also refer to short tests, especially in language learning apps.
General word for 'test'. Can be used for quizzes, but implies something more formal or longer than 小テスト.
A game or competition where participants answer questions, often for entertainment.
The standard term for a trivia quiz, quiz show, or quiz game.
I like quiz shows.
I played a quiz game with my friends.
Refers to riddles or brain teasers, often used in a playful context. Not exactly a quiz, but sometimes overlaps.
A surprise test given without prior notice.
小テスト is specifically a short, often informal test in school. クイズ is used for trivia or game-like quizzes. テスト is a general test, which can be longer and more formal. For a pop quiz, use 抜き打ちテスト or 抜き打ちの小テスト.
Let's do an English quiz.
We have a kanji quiz today.
なぞなぞを出して！
Give me a riddle!