批評(ひひょう)

ひひょう
noun, suru-verb
criticism, review
1. criticism, review, commentary
A critical evaluation, especially of literary or artistic works. Often used in the context of professional reviews.
その映画(えいが)は批評家(ひひょうか)に高(たか)く評価(ひょうか)された。
The movie was highly rated by critics.
批評家 = critic
新聞(しんぶん)の書評(しょひょう)で厳(きび)しい批評(ひひょう)を受(う)けた。
It received harsh criticism in the newspaper book review.
文学(ぶんがく)批評(ひひょう)を専門(せんもん)としている。
I specialize in literary criticism.

USAGE: 批評(ひひょう) is commonly used for formal critiques of art, literature, music, and performances. It tends to be more analytical and professional than casual criticism.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 批評(ひひょう)する (to critique/review)
  • 批評(ひひょう)を書(か)く (to write a review)
  • 批評(ひひょう)家(か) (critic)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 批判(ひはん) - criticism (broader, including political/social)
  • 論評(ろんぴょう) - commentary, critique (more formal)

Related Words

Related: 批判(ひはん) (criticism)
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