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批判
hihan
Description
「批判」は、人の意見や行動などの悪いところを見つけて、それについて意見を言うことです。
"批判" means finding the bad points in someone's opinions or actions and expressing your opinion about them.
ニュースや会議など、少しかたい場面でよく使われます。
It is often used in somewhat formal situations like news or meetings.
Meanings
批判hihan
criticism; pointing out faults or problems
その計画は多くの批判を受けた。
The plan received a lot of criticism.
批判するhihan suru
to criticize; to point out faults
彼は政府の政策を批判した。
He criticized the government's policy.
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Notes
- Etymology
批 (criticize/judge) + 判 (judge/decide), both relating to evaluation.
- Nuance
批判 analyzes faults, often constructive; 非難 is harsher blame, 批評 is neutral review.
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