批
批·criticism, judge
- On-yomi
- ヒ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 批判 | ひはん | criticism |
| 批評 | ひひょう | critique, review |
| 批准 | ひじゅん | ratification |
| 批評家 | ひひょうか | critic |
Example sentences
その政策は野党から強く批判された。
そのせいさくはやとうからつよくひはんされた。
That policy was strongly criticized by the opposition.
新聞に映画の批評が載っていた。
しんぶんにえいがのひひょうがのっていた。
A review of the film appeared in the newspaper.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Treating 批判 and 批評 as interchangeable — 批判 is negative, 批評 is a neutral evaluation
- Writing 比判 for 批判
Memory aid
Picture it
扌 (hand) plus 比 (compare): a hand weighing two things side by side and delivering a verdict.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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