English–Japanese

“criticism” in Japanese

Japanese

Also非難 (hinan)

Pronunciation

Romajihihan

Example

その計画は批判を受けました。so no kei kaku wa hi han o u ke ma shi ta

That plan received criticism.

Illustration for 批判 (criticism)

How to say “criticism” in Japanese

“Criticism” in Japanese is 批判 (hihan).

It describes examining a person, idea, or action against a standard and pointing out its strengths or problems.

Full entry for 批判: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 批判

建設的な批判は、仕事をよくする助けになります。ken setsu teki na hi han wa shi goto o yo ku su ru tasu ke ni na ri ma su

Constructive criticism helps improve work.

Tips for using 批判

  • English criticism and Japanese 批判 (hihan) overlap, but 批判 can also refer to a careful evaluation rather than only a negative reaction.

Other Japanese words for “criticism”

その非難は公平ではありません。so no hi nan wa kō hei de wa a ri ma se n

That criticism is unfair.

“criticism” in other languages