criticize
N2- Onyomi
- ヒ
- Stroke count
- 7
- JLPT
- N2
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Break 批 down and you get 扌 (hand) — a hand reaching in from the left. Picture two cupped hands together, offering something held between them, put 批 inside it, and let that scene stand for "criticize" — criticize. The odder the picture, the better it sticks.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 7
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は7画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 7 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
Practice Writing
Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.
Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.
Writing Tips
- Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
- Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
- Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
- Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.
Example words
批判
hihan
criticism
批准
hijun
ratification
批判する
hihansuru
to do criticism
批准する
hijunsuru
to do ratification
批准した
hijunshita
plain past: did ratification
批判した
hihanshita
plain past: did criticism
Example sentences (2)
その決定は強く批判されました。
その けってい は つよく ひはん されました。
sono kettei wa tsuyoku hihan saremashita.
The decision was strongly criticized.
批判するだけでなく、代わりの案も出すようにしています。
ひはん する だけ で なく、かわり の あん も だす よう に しています。
hihan suru dake de naku, kawari no an mo dasu you ni shiteimasu.
I make a point of not just criticizing but also offering an alternative.