非難する

• Reading: ひなんする
• Romaji: hinan suru
• Kanji breakdown: 非 (hi) — wrong, not; 難 (nan) — difficult, blame
• Pronunciation: /çi.naɴ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To blame; to condemn; to censure. Used when strongly criticising someone for wrongdoing or failure.

A する verb formed from the noun 非難 (blame/condemnation). Stronger and more personal than 批判する, carrying moral judgement. Common in news and political contexts. Often appears in passive form 非難される (to be condemned). Note: 避難 (hinan, evacuation) is a different word with the same reading.

Examples

1. 彼の無責任な行動は社会から非難された。 His irresponsible behavior was condemned by society.
2. 政治家はスキャンダルで激しく非難されている。 The politician is being harshly criticized over the scandal.
3. 人を非難する前にまず事実を確認すべきだ。 You should verify the facts before blaming someone.

Usage Guide

Context: news, politics, moral discourse

Tone: severe

Origin & History

Compound of 非 (hi, not/wrong) and 難 (nan, difficult/blame). Literally 'to find fault' — pointing out wrongdoing and assigning blame.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal