批
ひ
hi
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 79 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
批 is the kanji for "Criticism". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is ひ (hi). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Criticism
Also : Critique · Strike
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Readings
onひ/ hi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
扌比
Example Sentences
彼の意見は批判の対象となった。
かれのいけんはひはんのたいしょうとなった。
His opinion was subject to criticism.
批評家の意見を参考にする。
ひひょうかのいけんをさんこうにする。
I refer to the critics' opinions.
Vocabulary using 批
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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