国こく試し

noun

national examination; state exam

Abbreviation of 国家試験. Commonly refers to national qualifying exams for medical professionals (doctors, dentists, nurses, etc.), but can also apply to other licensed professions.

See also: 国家試験

• 医い師しになるには国こく試しに合ごう格かくしなければならない。

  To become a doctor, you must pass the national examination.

• 今年ことしの国こく試しは難むずかしかったらしい。

  I heard this year's national exam was difficult.