Translation guide
The act of assessing the value, quality, or nature of something. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 評価 (ひょうか), but the best choice depends on whether you are evaluating performance, estimating monetary worth, or making a judgment.
Expressing an assessment of quality, performance, or worth, often in formal or professional contexts.
The most common and versatile term for 'appraisal' or 'evaluation'. Used for performance reviews, product ratings, and general assessments.
I received a good appraisal from my boss.
This movie has high ratings.
Often used for formal or quantitative assessments, such as tax appraisal, insurance valuation, or performance-based salary determination.
Used for expert appraisal of art, antiques, or authenticity. Implies specialized knowledge.
Estimating the financial worth of property, assets, or items.
Commonly used for tax assessments, loan collateral valuation, and insurance purposes.
The appraisal value of the real estate was lower than expected.
Literally 'appraised value', used in financial contexts.
A formal compound used in real estate appraisal standards.
We obtained a real estate appraisal.
A formal assessment of an employee's work performance.
評価 is the broadest term for any kind of evaluation or appraisal. 査定 is used for formal, often numerical assessments like tax or insurance valuations. 鑑定 is for expert appraisal requiring specialized knowledge, such as art or antiques.
The loanword アプレイザル is rarely used and may not be understood. Stick to the Japanese terms above.
The insurance appraisal has been completed.
The results of the personnel appraisal were announced.
絵画の鑑定を専門家に依頼した。
I requested an appraisal of the painting from an expert.
資産の評価額が上がった。
The appraised value of the assets increased.