An examination held midway through a school term (midterm), often used as part of course grading and contrasted with the final exam.
来週は中間試験があるから、今週は勉強に専念するつもりだ。
I have midterms next week, so I'll devote this week to studying.
中間試験の結果が成績に大きく影響した。
The midterm results had a big impact on the grades.
先生は中間試験の範囲を詳しく説明してくれた。
The teacher explained the scope of the midterm exam in detail.