JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
評 — evaluate
- Reading
- ヒョウ
- Meaning
- evaluate; criticism; comment
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
評 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヒョウ and it means evaluate; criticism; comment. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
評 appears in everyday japanese words such as 不評 (bad reputation), 好評 (popularity) and 書評 (book review).
Japanese words containing 評
Frequently asked questions
What does 評 mean in Japanese?
評 means evaluate; criticism; comment in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 評 read?
評 is read ヒョウ. Reading it inside real words — 不評 and 好評 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 評 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 評 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 評 in a word?
A common word containing 評 is 不評 (ふひょう) — "bad reputation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 評 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 評 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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