“Criterion” in Japanese
Short answer
Criterion in Japanese is “目安” (meyasu). Full meaning: criterion, standard, yardstick, reference, aim; rough estimate, approximation.
Other ways to say “Criterion” in Japanese
標準
hyoujun standard, criterion, norm, model, mark; average, the norm, the ordinary
判定基準
hanteikijun criterion
基準
kijun standard, criterion, norm, benchmark, measure, gauge, basis
規矩
kiku standard, criterion, rule, norm; compass and ruler
めやす
meyasu criterion, standard, yardstick, reference, aim; rough estimate, approximation
基軸
kijiku basis, foundation, core, criterion, standard
尺度
shakudo gauge, standard, measure, criterion, index; length, size; (measuring) rule, scale
規範
kihan model, standard, pattern, norm, criterion, example
ヒョウズン
hyouzun standard, criterion, norm, model, mark; average, the norm, the ordinary
ヒョウジュン
hyoujun standard, criterion, norm, model, mark; average, the norm, the ordinary
軌範
kihan model, standard, pattern, norm, criterion, example
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