評: the kanji for evaluate; criticize
評 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means evaluate; criticize. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
評 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
評 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).
ヒョウ (hyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 評判ひょうばん · hyōban | reputation |
| 評価ひょうか · hyōka | evaluation |
| 批評ひひょう · hihyō | criticism; review |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- あの店は評判がいい。Ano mise wa hyōban ga ii.That shop has a good reputation.
- 上司に仕事を評価された。Jōshi ni shigoto o hyōka sareta.My boss praised my work.
- 新聞に映画の批評が載った。Shinbun ni eiga no hihyō ga notta.A film review appeared in the newspaper.
- この本は高い評価を受けている。Kono hon wa takai hyōka o ukete iru.This book is highly rated.
- 評判のレストランに予約を入れた。Hyōban no resutoran ni yoyaku o ireta.I booked a table at a popular restaurant.
Questions about 評
How many strokes does 評 have?
評 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 評?
The on readings are hyou (ヒョウ). 評 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 評?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 評
- 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.