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評
評 (readings: ひょう; Japanese kanji) means “criticize / evaluate”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 評価 (evaluation).
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この店は評判がいい。
このみせはひょうばんがいい。This shop has a good reputation.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 評 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | criticize / evaluate |
| Readings | ひょう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 評価 (evaluation) |
How to read 評
評 is read ひょう depending on the word.
Words with 評
- 評価ひょうかđánh giá
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Updated: 2026-08-09