批判的(ひはんてき)

ひはんてき
na-adjective
critical
1. critical; criticizing
Having a tendency to find fault or express disapproval; inclined to criticize.
彼(かれ)は政府(せいふ)に対(たい)して批判的(ひはんてき)だ。
He is critical of the government.
批判的(ひはんてき)な意見(いけん)が多(おお)かった。
There were many critical opinions.
2. critical (analytical)
Involving careful judgment and analysis; relating to critical thinking.
批判的(ひはんてき)な視点(してん)で物事(ものごと)を見(み)る。
To view things from a critical perspective.

WORD FORMATION:
批判(ひはん) (criticism) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix)

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

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 批判的(ひはんてき)な態度(たいど): critical attitude
  • 批判的(ひはんてき)な意見(いけん): critical opinion
  • 批判的(ひはんてき)思考(しこう): critical thinking
  • 批判的(ひはんてき)に見(み)る: to view critically

RELATED TERMS:

  • 批判(ひはん): criticism
  • 批評(ひひょう): critique, review
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Added 2026.1.16 18:35 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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