批判(ひはん)

ひはん
noun, suru-verb
criticism
1. criticism, critique
A critical evaluation or judgment of something, often pointing out faults or shortcomings. More formal and systematic than casual fault-finding.
政府(せいふ)の政策(せいさく)を批判(ひはん)する。
To criticize the government's policies.
彼(かれ)の行動(こうどう)は批判(ひはん)を浴(あ)びた。
His actions drew criticism.
批判を浴びる = to be subjected to criticism
建設的(けんせつてき)な批判(ひはん)なら歓迎(かんげい)します。
I welcome constructive criticism.
建設的な批判 = constructive criticism

USAGE: 批判(ひはん) implies a reasoned evaluation with justification, whereas 非難(ひなん) is more about blaming or condemning without necessarily providing reasoning.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 批判(ひはん)する (to criticize)
  • 批判(ひはん)を受(う)ける (to receive criticism)
  • 批判(ひはん)を浴(あ)びる (to be subjected to criticism)
  • 批判(ひはん)的(てき) (critical)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 批評(ひひょう) - literary/artistic review or critique
  • 非難(ひなん) - blame, censure (more negative)

Related Words

Related: 批評(ひひょう) (review/critique)
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Added 2026.1.13 0:30 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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