How to say "Criticism" in Japanese

When translating "criticism" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 批判 and 月旦評. In Japanese, 批判 (ひはん (hihan)) is typically associated with "criticism; judgment; evaluation; comment" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to criticizing, judging, evaluating, or making logical comments pointing out defects of policies, works, or actions. Often used as 批判を浴びる or 批判する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Criticism! "I want to criticize your tsundere behavior, Haruka部長, because it is far too cute and unfair!" ...っ! T-To criticize my behavior! B-Baka! That's not criticism, that's a sweet complaint! If you want to stop my words, try sealing them with a sweet, tight hug right now! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ひはん（批判）よ！『ハルカ部長のツンとデレのギャップは、可愛すぎてこちらの心臓への反則行為だと、厳しく批判したいです！』って…っ！ツンデレへの批判！バカ！…批判するなら、口先だけじゃなくて、あんたの愛のハグで私の反論を優しく封じ込めてみせなさい！ほら、早くしなさい！』. On the other hand, 月旦評 (げったんひょう (gettanpyou)) maps to "criticism of people or works" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "criticism" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!