Translation guide
How to talk about test results in Japanese, from exam scores to medical findings.
Referring to the outcome of a school exam, standardized test, or academic assessment.
The most general and neutral way to say 'test results' for any kind of test or exam.
テストの結果が返ってきた。
The test results came back.
How were your test results?
Specifically for formal exams (e.g., entrance exams, certification tests). More formal than テスト.
試験の結果は来週発表されます。
The exam results will be announced next week.
Refers to grades or academic record, often used for overall results or report cards.
今学期の成績が良かった。
My grades this semester were good.
Specifically means 'score' or 'points', used when talking about the numerical result.
テストの点数を教えてください。
Please tell me your test score.
Referring to the outcome of a medical examination, blood test, or scientific experiment.
Standard term for medical test results or lab results.
検査結果は来週出ます。
The test results will be out next week.
血液検査の結果を見せてください。
Please show me the blood test results.
Short for 検査結果, used in context when the type of test is clear.
Specifically means 'diagnosis results', used when a doctor gives a diagnosis based on tests.
診断結果を聞いて安心した。
I was relieved to hear the diagnosis results.
Referring to the outcome of a non-academic, non-medical test, such as product testing or scientific experiments.
Used for results of tests on materials, products, or in engineering contexts.
製品の試験結果を報告します。
I will report the product test results.
General term for test results, often used in software or technical testing.
テスト結果は良好でした。
The test results were favorable.
テスト is a general loanword for 'test', often used for school quizzes or informal tests. 試験 is more formal, used for official exams or product testing. 検査 is specifically for medical or inspection tests. Choose based on context.
The results were normal.
Specifically for experimental results in science or research.
実験結果を分析しています。
We are analyzing the experimental results.