受験生
Meanings
1
exam candidate; test-taker; student preparing for exams
Typically refers to students preparing for entrance exams (high school, university, etc.), but can also mean anyone taking an exam.
He is a student preparing for university entrance exams.
Test-takers should arrive at the exam venue early.
Usage patterns
- 受験生になるto become an exam candidate (start preparing for entrance exams)
Next year, he will become an exam candidate.
- 受験生を持つ〈人〉to have a child who is preparing for exams
Parents with a child preparing for exams have a hard time.
- 受験生のための〈物〉something meant for exam candidates
This reference book is for exam candidates.
- 受験生を応援するto cheer on/support an exam candidate
The whole family cheered on the exam candidate.