noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
taking an examination; sitting for an exam
Primarily used for entrance examinations to schools or universities, but can apply to other qualifying exams. Often used with する to mean 'to take an exam'.
来年、大学を受験するつもりです。
I plan to take the university entrance exam next year.
受験勉強で毎日忙しい。
I'm busy every day studying for the entrance exams.