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What is the Kanji for 'Evaluate'? | 評

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Evaluate', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Evaluate' is 評.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evaluate

    Reading

    onyomiひょう

    hyou

    Parts

    Say Flat

    Example Word

    批評: review or criticism. The Japanese verbal noun '批評 (ひひょう)' can mean both 'criticism' and 'review'. It refers to the act of evaluating or analyzing something, often in a formal or detailed manner. This word is commonly used in contexts such as literary criticism, art reviews, or critiques of performances. For example: His criticism was harsh「彼の批評は厳しかった」(かれのひひょうはきびしかった). I read a review of the movie「その映画の批評を読んだ」(そのえいがのひひょうをよんだ). Note that while 'criticism' can sometimes carry a negative connotation, '批評' is generally neutral and focuses on analysis rather than judgment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    614

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flat

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    評価

    Meaning

    Evaluation, Appraisal

    word

    評判

    Meaning

    Rumor, Reputation

    word

    評論

    Meaning

    Critique, Commentary

    word

    批評

    Meaning

    Review, Criticism

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 言 as well.

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    Meaning

    Measure, Plan

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    Meaning

    Talk

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    Meaning

    Language, Word

    kanji

    Meaning

    Read

    kanji

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entice, Induce

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Argument

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correct, Revise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Noh chanting, Popular song

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruct, Admonish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swear, Vow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise, Honor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abandon, Give up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Who

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What does 評 mean?

評 means 'Evaluate'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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