批判

• 読み: ひはん
• ローマ字: hihan
• 漢字の分解: 批 (hi) — criticize, comment; 判 (han) — judge
• 発音: /hi.haɴ/

意味

Criticism; censure. The act of expressing disapproval or finding fault with someone or something.

A noun that functions as a suru verb (批判する). Carries a somewhat negative connotation — closer to censure than constructive feedback. Frequently appears in media, politics, and public discourse. 批判的 (critical in attitude) is a common na-adjective. Stronger and more disapproving than 批評 (which focuses on analytical evaluation).

例文

1. 政府の政策に対して国民から批判が集まった。
2. 人の失敗を批判するのは簡単だ。
3. その映画は批判的な意見が多かった。

使い方ガイド

場面: media, politics, public discourse

トーン: serious

起源と歴史

Compound of 批 (hi, criticize/comment) and 判 (han, judge). Together, 'commenting with judgment' — evaluating something critically.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal