N2
けなす (kenasu)
けなす
to disparage, to speak ill of, to put down, to run down
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To criticize negatively, often unfairly, or to belittle someone/something. (相手の欠点などをあげて悪く言う、不当に批評する意味です。)
📝 Example Sentences
人の作品をむやみにけなすべきではない。
You shouldn't needlessly disparage other people's work.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "けなす"!
彼女はいつも他人の意見を_______ばかりで、建設的な議論ができない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 相手の欠点などをあげて悪く言うことを表します。
English: It means to point out someone's flaws and speak ill of them.
English: It means to point out someone's flaws and speak ill of them.
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