評
evaluate · criticism · comment
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
speech + 平
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and flat. Evaluating flatly with words.
Symbolism
Evaluation, criticism, reputation. Represents evaluating.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
過小評価
かしょうひょうか
underestimation; undervaluation; underestimation
過大評価
かだいひょうか
overestimation; overrating; overvaluing; overestimation
印象批評
いんしょうひひょう
impressionistic criticism; 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; enjoying great popularity
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?
Yes. 評 (evaluate, criticism, comment) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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