Japanese symbol for “critique”
評論
ひょうろん
Romaji: hyouron
criticism; critique; review; comment
In Japanese, critique is 評論, read ひょうろん (hyouron).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vs, vt criticism; critique; review; comment; critical essay
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “critique”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 批評 | ひひょう hihyou | criticism; critique; review |
| 論評 | ろんぴょう ronpyou | comment; criticism; critique |
| 講評 | こうひょう kouhyou | criticism (by a teacher or coach, with commentary, especially at a poetry reading); review; critique |
| クリティーク | クリティーク kuritiiku | critique |
| 叱正 | しっせい shissei | pointing out errors; correction; critique |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 評価 | ひょうか hyouka | valuation; appraisal; evaluation |
| 評判 | ひょうばん hyouban | reputation; (public) estimation; popularity |
| 批評 | ひひょう hihyou | criticism; critique; review |
| 好評 | こうひょう kouhyou | favorable reception; good reputation; popularity |
| 評議 | ひょうぎ hyougi | conference; discussion |
| 議論 | ぎろん giron | argument; discussion; dispute |
| 理論 | りろん riron | theory |
| 結論 | けつろん ketsuron | conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “critique”.
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