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評
On'yomi
ヒョウ
HYOU
evaluate · criticism · comment
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and flat. Evaluating flatly with words.
Symbolism
Evaluation, criticism, reputation. Represents evaluating.
Component Breakdown
評=
言平
speech + 平
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
過小評価
かしょうひょうか
underestimation; undervaluation
過大評価
かだいひょうか
overestimation; overrating; overvaluing
印象批評
いんしょうひひょう
impressionistic criticism
好評嘖々
こうひょうさくさく
enjoying great popularity; receiving widespread high praise; being a great success with the public
Other kanji with the same meaning
“criticism”
“comment”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 評 mean in Japanese?
評 means evaluate, criticism, comment.
How do you read 評?
On'yomi: ヒョウ (HYOU).
How many strokes does 評 have?
評 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 評 a good kanji for a tattoo?
評 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means evaluate, criticism, comment. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.