Translation guide
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.
To express a detailed evaluation or analysis, often pointing out both strengths and weaknesses.
To perform a critique; to evaluate or analyze in detail.
The standard verb form for 'to critique'.
先生が私のレポートを批評した。
The teacher critiqued my report.
A scholarly or systematic critique, such as a thesis or treatise.
I wrote a critique of his novel.
映画批評は面白い。
Film critiques are interesting.
Often used for formal commentary or review, especially in academic or journalistic contexts. Slightly more formal than 批評.
文芸評論を読むのが好きだ。
I like reading literary critiques.
Can mean critique but often leans toward negative criticism or fault-finding. Use with care.
May sound overly negative if you intend a balanced critique.
彼の政策には批判が多い。
There is a lot of criticism of his policies.
To write or give a formal critique, often for publication.
彼は新聞で新作を評論している。
He critiques new works in the newspaper.
A formal critique or commentary, often used in academic papers.
その理論に対する論評を発表した。
He published a critique of that theory.