(ひはんてき)

ひはんてき
na-adjective
critical
academicdescriptive
1. critical; criticizing
Having a tendency to find fault or express disapproval; inclined to criticize.
He is critical of the government.
批判的(ひはんてき)意見(いけん)(おお)かった
There were many critical opinions.
The media gave critical coverage of that policy.
2. critical (analytical)
Involving careful judgment and analysis; relating to critical thinking.
批判的(ひはんてき)視点(してん)物事(ものごと)()
To view things from a critical perspective.
批判的(ひはんてき)思考(しこう)大切(たいせつ)
Critical thinking is important.
The ability to critically interpret information is being sought.

Forms

批判(ひはん) (criticism) + 的 (adjectival suffix)

Two nuances

1. NEGATIVE CRITICISM: Finding fault, expressing disapproval
2. ANALYTICAL: Critical thinking, careful analysis (academic context)

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