評価

• Reading: ひょうか
• Romaji: hyouka
• Kanji breakdown: 評 (hyou) — to evaluate, to criticize; 価 (ka) — value, price, worth
• Pronunciation: /çoː.ka/

Meaning

Evaluation; assessment; appraisal. The act of judging the value, quality, or importance of something.

A versatile noun and suru verb used across many contexts — from academic grading to business performance reviews to product ratings. 評価する means to evaluate or assess. Unlike 採点, which focuses on scoring, 評価 encompasses a broader qualitative and quantitative judgment.

Examples

1. この授業は出席率も評価に含まれる。 Attendance is also included in the evaluation for this class.
2. 彼の研究は世界中で高く評価されている。 His research is highly regarded around the world.
3. 社員の評価は年に二回行われます。 Employee evaluations are conducted twice a year.

Usage Guide

Context: education, business, research

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 評 (to evaluate, to criticize) and 価 (value, price, worth). Together they mean to determine the value or worth of something.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal