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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and compare. Criticizing by comparing.
Symbolism
Criticism, review, ratification. Represents criticizing.
Component Breakdown
批=
扌比
hand + 比
Words & Expressions
Words written with 批
批評ひひょうcritique
批准ひじゅんratification
批判的ひはんてきcritical
Four-Character Compounds
印象批評
いんしょうひひょう
impressionistic criticism
Other kanji with the same meaning
“criticism”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 批 mean in Japanese?
批 means criticism, strike.
How do you read 批?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI).
How many strokes does 批 have?
批 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 批 a good kanji for a tattoo?
批 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means criticism, strike. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.