批: the kanji for criticize
批 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means criticize. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
批 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
批 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヒ (hi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 批判ひはん · hihan | criticism |
| 批評ひひょう · hihyō | review; critique |
| 批准ひじゅん · hijun | ratification |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- その政策は多くの批判を受けた。Sono seisaku wa ōku no hihan o uketa.That policy received a lot of criticism.
- 新聞に映画の批評が載った。Shinbun ni eiga no hihyō ga notta.A review of the film appeared in the newspaper.
- 人を批判するだけでは何も変わらない。Hito o hihan suru dake de wa nani mo kawaranai.Just criticizing others won't change anything.
- その国は条約を批准した。Sono kuni wa jōyaku o hijun shita.That country ratified the treaty.
- 自分の作品を批評してもらった。Jibun no sakuhin o hihyō shite moratta.I had my work critiqued.
Questions about 批
How many strokes does 批 have?
批 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 批?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). 批 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 批?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 批
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.