“To criticize” in Japanese
Short answer
To criticize in Japanese is “難ずる” (nanzuru). Full meaning: to criticize, to point out faults, to speak ill of.
Other ways to say “To criticize” in Japanese
難じる
nanjiru to criticize, to point out faults, to speak ill of
謗る
soshiru to slander, to libel, to criticize, to criticise
責める
semeru to condemn, to blame, to criticize, to criticise, to reproach, to accuse; to urge, to press, to pester; to torture, to torment, to persecute
難じ
nanji to criticize, to point out faults, to speak ill of
なんずる
nanzuru to criticize, to point out faults, to speak ill of
なんじよう
nanjiyoo to criticize, to point out faults, to speak ill of
論う
agetsurau to discuss; to find fault with, to criticize, to criticise
吊るし上げる
tsurushiageru to hoist, to lift up; to (crowd around and) rebuke, to (gang up and) criticize, to reproach severely, to subject to a kangaroo court, to torment with hostile questions
譏る
soshiru to slander, to libel, to criticize, to criticise
誹る
soshiru to slander, to libel, to criticize, to criticise
毀る
soshiru to slander, to libel, to criticize, to criticise
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