Japanese word

批判

Pronunciation

Romajihihan

Meaning

  • nouncriticism

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 批判を受けるhi han o u ke ru

    receive criticism

  • 厳しい批判kibi shi i hi han

    harsh criticism

  • 建設的な批判ken setsu teki na hi han

    constructive criticism

  • 批判にさらされるhi han ni sa ra sa re ru

    be exposed to criticism

Similar words

評価hyōka: A judgment of the value, quality, or performance of a person or thing.
非難hinan: Strong disapproval expressed toward a person, idea, or action.
批評hihyō: A detailed judgment of the quality of a work, idea, or performance.

Definition in Japanese

人や物事のよしあしや問題点を取り上げて評価すること。hito ya mono goto no yo shi a shi ya mon dai ten o to ri a ge te hyō ka su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 批判 (hihan) combines 批 (hi, "criticize") and 判 (han, "judge or distinguish"), giving the sense of judging something critically.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • 称賛shōsanpraisenoun

Related words

  • 批判者hihanshacriticnoun
  • 批判的hihantekicriticalna-adjective

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