What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "評"?

The kanji "評" belongs to JLPT N2 and means "Evaluate, Comment, Criticize". Its Onyomi is "ヒョウ (hyou)" and Kunyomi is "".

JLPT N2

評

Evaluate, Comment, Criticize

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "評"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "言 (speech, say) + 平 (flat, even, level)". Mnemonic Story: "You use your **SPEECH** (言) to make sure everything is **FLAT** (平) and fair. You are *evaluating* a situation, meticulously *commenting* on every detail to ensure that all aspects are level and balanced. This could mean *criticizing* inconsistencies to bring things back to an even keel."

Onyomi

ヒョウ (hyou)

Kunyomi

—

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

言 (speech, say) + 平 (flat, even, level)

📖 Mnemonic Story

You use your **SPEECH** (言) to make sure everything is **FLAT** (平) and fair. You are *evaluating* a situation, meticulously *commenting* on every detail to ensure that all aspects are level and balanced. This could mean *criticizing* inconsistencies to bring things back to an even keel.

💡 Quick Hint: Speech makes flat

Essential N2 Vocabulary

評価

ひょうか

Evaluation, Assessment

批評

ひひょう

Criticism, Review

評判

ひょうばん

Reputation, Popularity

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "評"

彼の作品は高く＿＿＿＿＿された。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 評価は「ひょうか」と読みます。
English: Evaluation is read as 'hyouka'.

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