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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

    評論: critique or commentary. The Japanese noun '評論 (ひょうろん)' refers to a critical analysis or commentary on a subject, often used in the context of literature, art, politics, or social issues. It implies a detailed and thoughtful examination, often with an evaluative or analytical perspective. For example: His critique of the novel was insightful「彼の小説の評論は洞察に富んでいた」(かれのしょうせつのひょうろんはどうさつにとんでいた). The professor's commentary on the political situation was widely read「教授の政治状況に関する評論は広く読まれた」(きょうじゅのせいじじょうきょうにかんするひょうろんはひろくよまれた). This word is often used in formal or academic contexts.

    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

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    Meaning

    Read

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    Meaning

    Record

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    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entice, Induce

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    Meaning

    Trust

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

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    Meaning

    Warn

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

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    Meaning

    Constitution

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    Meaning

    Correct, Revise

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Instruct, Admonish

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    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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