Japanese Conversation · Level 129
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Japanese word
批評
Pronunciation
Romajihihyō
Meaning
- nounreview
Example
新聞で新しい本の批評を読みました。shin bun de atara shi i hon no hi hyō o yo mi ma shi ta
I read a review of a new book in the newspaper.
More examples
授業で読んだ小説について批評を書きました。ju gyō de yo n da shō setsu ni tsu i te hi hyō o ka ki ma shi ta
I wrote a review of a novel we read in class.
Core concept
Involves looking beyond a surface impression to assess a work or subject and explain the reasons for that judgment.
Common phrases
批評を読むhi hyō o yo mu
read a review
批評を書くhi hyō o ka ku
write a review
映画の批評ei ga no hi hyō
film review
Similar words
評論hyōron: A detailed critical discussion of a work, idea, or social issue.
レビューrebyū: An assessment of a product, service, or work, often written for a general audience.
論評ronpyō: A written or spoken assessment that analyzes a topic, event, or work.
寸評sunpyō: A brief comment that gives an assessment of a work or event.
Definition in Japanese
作品や事柄について、内容や価値を検討し、判断を加えて論じること。saku hin ya koto gara ni tsu i te nai yō ya ka chi o ken tō shi han dan o kuwa e te ron ji ru ko to
Word origin
批評 (hihyō, "critique") uses the characters 批 (hi, "criticize") and 評 (hyō, "assess"), both of which point to making an evaluation.
Usage tips
- In conversation, 批評 (hihyō) often sounds more formal and analytical than レビュー (rebyū), which is also widely used for products and entertainment.
Other meanings
- criticismnoun
- commentarynoun
Related words
- 批評家hihyōkacriticnoun
- 批評的hihyōtekicriticalna-adjective