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JapanLingo

evaluate / criticism

N2
Onyomi
Stroke count
12
JLPT
N2

Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.

Memory tip

A flat illustration of a banner unfurled to announce something, with the kanji 評 ("evaluate") drawn into the picture.

Break 評 down and you get 言 (speech / words) — words rising out of an open mouth. Picture a banner unfurled to announce something, put 評 inside it, and let that scene stand for "evaluate" — evaluate / criticism. The odder the picture, the better it sticks.

Stroke Order

Stroke count: 12

General writing tips

These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.

  • •Write from top to bottom.
  • •Write from left to right.
  • •Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
  • •Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
  • •In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
  • •This kanji has 12 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.

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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

hyouron

critique

hyouka

evaluation

hyoukasuru

to do evaluation

hyouronsuru

to do critique

hyouronshita

plain past: did critique

hyoukashita

plain past: did evaluation

Example sentences (5)

kare wa eiga no hyouron o kaiteimasu.

He writes film reviews.

kono zasshi ni wa, senmonka ni yoru hyouron ga maitsuki notteimasu.

This magazine carries a critique by an expert every month.

joushi kara takai hyouka o moraimashita.

I received a high evaluation from my supervisor.

ichinenme wa kekka yori doryoku ga hyouka sareru koto ga ooi desu.

In your first year, effort is often valued more than results.

hyouka no kijun ga aimai da to, shain no fuman ni tsunagarimasu.

If the evaluation criteria are vague, it leads to dissatisfaction among employees.