批評家(ひひょうか)

ひひょうか
noun
critic; reviewer
1. critic; reviewer; commentator
A person who evaluates and expresses opinions about works of art, literature, film, or other cultural products.
有名(ゆうめい)な映画(えいが)批評家(ひひょうか)。
A famous film critic.
批評家(ひひょうか)の評価(ひょうか)は高(たか)いが、観客(かんきゃく)の反応(はんのう)はいまひとつだった。
The critics rated it highly, but the audience response was lukewarm.
文学(ぶんがく)批評家(ひひょうか)として活躍(かつやく)し、多(おお)くの著書(ちょしょ)がある。
Active as a literary critic, the person has written many books.

批評家(ひひょうか) refers to a person who professionally analyzes and evaluates creative works such as literature, film, music, or art. Unlike a casual reviewer, a 批評家(ひひょうか) is expected to offer informed, expert judgment.

WORD STRUCTURE:
A compound of 批評(ひひょう) (criticism, review) + 家(か) (specialist, expert). The 家(か) suffix denotes a professional or specialist.

COMMON TYPES:

  • 映画(えいが)批評家(ひひょうか): film critic
  • 文学(ぶんがく)批評家(ひひょうか): literary critic
  • 音楽(おんがく)批評家(ひひょうか): music critic
  • 美術(びじゅつ)批評家(ひひょうか): art critic

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 評論家(ひょうろんか): critic, commentator (broader, includes political/social commentary)
  • レビュアー: reviewer (from English)
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