synonym Comparative
酷評
VS
ひんしゅく
Differences Between "酷評" and "ひんしゅく"
Option A
酷評
Meaning
harsh criticism, severe review
Reading
こくひょう (kokuhyou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の新作映画は評論家から酷評された。
His new movie received harsh criticism from critics.
Option B
ひんしゅく
Meaning
displeasure; disapproval; criticism (often for inappropriate behavior)
Reading
ひんしゅく (hinshuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
公共の場で大声で話して、周囲のひんしゅくを買った。
Talking loudly in a public place, I incurred the displeasure of those around me.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(harsh criticism, severe review)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 酷評: Used when something (e.g., a movie, book, performance, artwork) receives extremely negative, severe, and often merciless criticism. 作品などに対して非常に厳しく、否定的な批評をすること。
- ひんしゅく: Refers to the strong disapproval or displeasure from others, often expressed by sighs or frowns, due to one's inappropriate or inconsiderate actions. Often used with 「買う」 (kau - to incur) or 「受ける」 (ukeru - to receive).
- 酷評: Used when something (e.g., a movie, book, performance, artwork) receives extremely negative, severe, and often merciless criticism. 作品などに対して非常に厳しく、否定的な批評をすること。
- ひんしゅく: Refers to the strong disapproval or displeasure from others, often expressed by sighs or frowns, due to one's inappropriate or inconsiderate actions. Often used with 「買う」 (kau - to incur) or 「受ける」 (ukeru - to receive).
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