“Criticism” in Japanese
Short answer
Criticism in Japanese is “謗り” (soshiri). Full meaning: censure, criticism, blame, disparagement, vilification.
Other ways to say “Criticism” in Japanese
非難
hinan criticism, blame, censure, attack, reproach
評
hyou criticism, commentary, review
指弾
shidan criticism, blame, rejection, disdain, contempt; flick (of the finger)
評論
hyouron criticism, critique
論難
ronnan criticism, censure
批判
hihan criticism, judgement, judgment, comment
講評
kouhyou criticism (by a teacher or coach, with commentary, especially at a poetry reading), review, critique
論詰
ronkitsu criticism
批評
hihyou criticism, critique, review, commentary
誹議
higi criticism, censure
クリティシズム
kuritishizumu criticism
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