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low rating; poor evaluation; thumbs-down
An unfavorable assessment or rating given to something, indicating dissatisfaction or a judgment of poor quality. Common on review sites and video-sharing platforms.
この映画は低評価だった。
This movie got a low rating.
動画に低評価がつく。
The video gets a thumbs-down.
商品の低評価レビューを読んでから買うか決める。
I decide whether to buy after reading the low-rated reviews of the product.
Composed of 低 (low) + 評価 (evaluation, rating). Its natural antonym is 高評価 (high rating).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 低評価を受ける: to receive a poor evaluation
- 低評価ボタン: the dislike button (on video sites)
- 低評価レビュー: a negative review
USAGE:
Online, especially on video platforms, 低評価 refers concretely to the "dislike" or thumbs-down button, as in 低評価を押す (to hit dislike).