評 art or literary criticism

言 (say) + 平 (equal / level)
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Onyomi

HYOU

"HE'S YOUR worst enemy." is a kind of criticism of him.

Mnemonic

Art criticism is saying if you think the artwork is equal to the classics of the genre.

Jukugo

評価(ひょうか) する

price estimate ★☆☆☆☆
評 (art or literary criticism) + 価 (value) = 評価 (price estimate)

estimate the price of something, jewels, comic books, etc.

評論(ひょうろん)

critique ★☆☆☆☆ NP
評 (art or literary criticism) + 論 (make a case for) = 評論 (critique)

critique of an entire genre. More often literary (novels, plays, poems) Usually used as a noun. Art Critic: 評論者 (ひょうろんしゃ)。

批評(ひひょう) する

review ☆☆☆☆☆ NP
批 (call bullshit on) + 評 (art or literary criticism) = 批評 (review )

review of one specific performance (showbiz event, exhibition, play, etc.) More commonly used as a verb.

Synonyms

art or literary criticism.
批評する    評論