評価する

• Reading: ひょうかする
• Romaji: hyouka suru
• Kanji breakdown: 評 (hyō) — comment, criticise; 価 (ka) — value, price
• Pronunciation: /çoː.ka.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To evaluate; to assess; to appraise. Used when judging the value, quality, or significance of something.

A する verb formed from the noun 評価 (evaluation/appraisal). Very common in academic, business, and everyday contexts. Can be positive (高く評価する, to highly value) or negative. Also used as a noun meaning reputation or assessment.

Examples

1. 先生は生徒の作文を公平に評価した。 The teacher evaluated the students' essays fairly.
2. 彼の仕事ぶりは高く評価されている。 His work performance is highly regarded.
3. 新しい映画はファンから厳しく評価された。 The new movie was harshly reviewed by fans.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, business, arts

Tone: professional

Origin & History

Compound of 評 (hyō, comment/criticise) and 価 (ka, value/price). Literally 'to comment on the value' — assessing worth through examination.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal