noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
interview; examination; questioning
Formal term for questioning or examining someone, often in an official, academic, or investigative setting. Can refer to oral or written tests, or formal interviews.
入学試験では筆記試験の後に試問が行われる。
In the entrance exam, an oral examination is conducted after the written test.
The police questioned the suspect.