Readings: ヒョウ (Onyomi), (Kunyomi)
Meaning: evaluate, criticize, review, comment
The kanji 評 combines 言 (speech, word) with 𠄢 (pyeong), a phonetic component indicating flat or level, suggesting the idea of setting a standard or judging something evenly and fairly. It conveys the action of speaking about or judging something.
View JLPT N1 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 評 has 12 strokes. It starts with the 言 (speech) radical on the left. Write the 言 radical first, following its standard 7-stroke order. Then, complete the right side, which involves strokes for establishing a standard or level. Pay attention to the balance and flow between the left and right components.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 言 (ごんべん) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 12 |
| JLPT Level | N1 |
| Grade | None (JLPT N1) |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- ヒョウ (Hyou)
Common Words Using 評
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 評価 | ひょうか | evaluation, assessment |
| 批評 | ひひょう | criticism, review |
| 評論 | ひょうろん | critique, review, commentary |
| 評判 | ひょうばん | reputation, public estimation |
| 講評 | こうひょう | critique, review (of a lecture, performance, etc.) |
| 論評 | ろんぴょう | commentary, critical review |
| 酷評 | こくひょう | scathing criticism |
| 寸評 | すんぴょう | brief comment, short review |
| 好評 | こうひょう | popularity, favorable reception |
| 月評 | げっぴょう | monthly review |
Example Sentences
Japanese: 彼の仕事は高く評価された。
Kana: かれのしごとはたかくひょうかされた。
Romaji: Kare no shigoto wa takaku hyōka sareta.
English: His work was highly evaluated.
Japanese: その映画の批評は賛否両論だった。
Kana: そのえいがのひひょうはさんぴりょうろんだった。
Romaji: Sono eiga no hihyō wa sanpi ryōron datta.
English: The film’s criticism was mixed (both pros and cons).
Japanese: 彼は文芸評論家として有名だ。
Kana: かれはぶんげいひょうろんかとしてゆうめいだ。
Romaji: Kare wa bungei hyōronka to shite yūmei da.
English: He is famous as a literary critic.
Japanese: そのレストランの評判は良い。
Kana: そのレストランのひょうばんはよい。
Romaji: Sono resutoran no hyōban wa yoi.
English: That restaurant has a good reputation.
Japanese: 先生が試験の講評をした。
Kana: せんせいがしけんのこうひょうをした。
Romaji: Sensei ga shiken no kōhyō o shita.
English: The teacher gave a critique of the exam.
Japanese: 新聞にその事件の論評が掲載された。
Kana: しんぶんにそのじけんのろんぴょうがけいさいされた。
Romaji: Shinbun ni sono jiken no ronpyō ga keisai sareta.
English: A commentary on the incident was published in the newspaper.
Japanese: 新作ゲームはプレイヤーから好評を得た。
Kana: しんさくゲームはプレイヤーからこうひょうをえた。
Romaji: Shinsaku gēmu wa pureiyā kara kōhyō o eta.
English: The new game received favorable reviews from players.
Japanese: 彼のパフォーマンスは酷評された。
Kana: かれのパフォーマンスはこくひょうされた。
Romaji: Kare no pāfōmansu wa kokuhyō sareta.
English: His performance was severely criticized.
Japanese: 会議で各部署の業務について寸評があった。
Kana: かいぎでかくぶしょのぎょうむについてすんぴょうがあった。
Romaji: Kaigi de kaku busho no gyōmu ni tsuite sunpyō ga atta.
English: There were brief comments on the operations of each department at the meeting.
Japanese: 彼女の作品は高い評価を受けている。
Kana: かのじょのさくひんはたかいひょうかをうけている。
Romaji: Kanojo no sakuhin wa takai hyōka o ukete iru.
English: Her work is highly acclaimed.
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